8Functions of Committee

#### 8 Functions of Committee (1) The functions of the Committee are: (a) to determine the eligibility of a claimant and the amount of the payment (if any) to be made to the claimant; (b) to approve payments under the scheme; (c) to furnish advice to the Minister, either of its own motion or upon request made to it by the Minister, in respect of matters relating to the operation of this Act or of the scheme; (d) to make recommendations to the Minister with respect to: (i) the modification of the scheme, including modification of the payments, or rates of payments, under the scheme; and (ii) other matters relating to the operation of the scheme or this Act; and (e) such other functions as the Minister determines in writing. (2) For the purpose of carrying out its functions, the Committee may consult or co‑operate with any person or body, including a body established by a State, by the Australian Capital Territory or the Northern Territory or by a local government body, that may be able to provide assistance to the Committee.