Return to Work Act 1986
6Authority's functions and powers under this Act
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6 Authority's functions and powers under this Act (1) The Authority has the following functions: (aa) to administer this Act; (ab) to monitor compliance with, and enforce, this Act; (ac) to further the objects of this Act; (a) to encourage the provision of appropriate and early rehabilitation treatment of workers incapacitated or impaired in compensable incidents; (b) to identify the rehabilitation services needed in the Territory for workers injured in compensable incidents; (c) to provide financial and other assistance to bodies established by this Act; (d) to monitor, collect and analyse data on compensable incidents in the Territory; (e) to provide information, advice and education to employer and worker groups and other interested persons; (f) to approve insurers for providing workers' compensation insurance; (g) to ensure, as far as practicable, compliance with the requirements of this Act; (h) to prosecute offences against this Act; (i) to perform any other function conferred under this Act. (4) The Authority may delegate any of its functions and powers under this Act.