33Functions of the Department

33 Functions of the Department (1) The principal function of the Department in relation to the transport system, including the delivery of integrated and connected transport services, is to— S. 33(1)(a) substituted by No. 49/2019 s. 5(1). (a) assist the Minister in relation to the performance of the Minister's functions and the exercise of the Minister's powers; and (b) do anything that is necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with, or incidental to, the achievement of its objects. (2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the functions of the Department include— (a) to support the Secretary in performing any functions or exercising any powers under this Act and other transport legislation in relation to the transport system and any related matters; and (b) if the Secretary requests support from the Department in relation to any enforcement functions conferred on the Secretary, to provide that support; and S. 33(2)(ba) inserted by No. 49/2019 s. 5(2). (ba) to assist the Head, Transport for Victoria in relation to the performance of its functions and exercise of its powers, if made available to the Head, Transport for Victoria by the Secretary under section 33A(1)(b); and S. 33(2)(c) inserted by No. 49/2019 s. 5(3). (c) any other functions conferred on the Department by or under this Act or other transport legislation in relation to the transport system. Division 3—The Secretary S. 33A inserted by No. 3/2017 s. 8, substituted by No. 49/2019 s. 6.