104Functions

104 Functions

Subject to this Act, the Authority has the following functions: (a) to monitor the operation of this Act; (b) to promote high operational standards of claims management and effective rehabilitation procedures by employers; (c) to co‑operate with other bodies or persons with the aim of reducing the incidence of injuries to employees; (d) to publish material relating to the functions referred to in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c); (e) to formulate policies and strategies relating to the occupational health and safety of employees; (f) to accredit occupational health and safety training courses for the purposes of section 47 of the Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1993; (g) to advise the Minister about anything relating to the Authority’s functions and powers and other matters relating to the compensation and rehabilitation of employees; (h) such other functions as are conferred on the Authority by this Act or any other Act.

Note 1: Additional functions are conferred on the Authority by the Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1993.

Note 2: Section 72A of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 imposes a duty on Comcare to assist the Authority in performing its functions and exercising its powers.