7Powers of Authority

7 Powers of Authority

(1)  The Authority has power to do –

(a) all things necessary or convenient to be done in connection with the performance of its functions; and

(b) all other things that it is authorised to do by this or any other Act.

(2)  Without limiting subsection (1) , the Authority has power to –

(a) undertake destinational and product marketing; and

(b) carry out investigations and research into tourism in Tasmania and elsewhere; and

(c) act as a travel agent; and

(d) establish and maintain travel centres to assist travellers; and

(e) acquire, hold, dispose of and otherwise deal with property; and

(f) enter into contracts including a contract with another person for the performance of any of its functions or powers jointly with that other person; and

(g) set charges, terms and conditions relating to work done, or services, goods or information supplied, by it; and

(h) appoint agents, attorneys and consultants and act as an agent, attorney or consultant; and

(i) form, and participate in the formation of, companies and participate in partnerships, trusts, joint ventures and other arrangements for the sharing of profits; and

(j) carry on any business which may conveniently be carried on in conjunction with the performance of its functions; and

(k) do all other things necessary or convenient to be done in connection with the exercise of its powers.

(3)  The Authority must not exercise its power to form, or participate in the formation of, a company or to participate in a partnership, trust, joint venture or other arrangement for the sharing of profits unless the Minister and Treasurer have approved, in writing, the exercise of that power.

(4)  The Authority may use and operate under –

(a) one or more of the following trading names: