11Functions

11 Functions (1) The commissioner has the following functions in connection with the administration of justice: (a) to manage the victims services scheme, the financial assistance scheme and any other program for the benefit of victims; (b) to advocate for the interests of victims; (c) to advocate for the interests of affected people under the Mental Health Act 2015; (d) to monitor and promote compliance with victims rights; (e) to ensure victims rights concerns are dealt with promptly and effectively; (f) to promote the prompt and effective resolution of complaints about victims rights made to relevant complaints entities; (g) to ensure the provision of efficient and effective services for (h) to consult on and promote reforms to meet the interests of (i) to develop educational and other programs to promote awareness of the interests of victims; (j) to distribute information about the operation of this Act and the commissioner’s functions; (k) to ensure that victims receive information and assistance they need in connection with their involvement in the administration of justice; (l) to encourage and facilitate cooperation between agencies involved in the administration of justice with respect to victims;

Victims of crime commissioner Part 3 (m) to advise the Minister on matters relating to the interests of (n) any other function given to the commissioner under this Act or another territory law. Note 1 The commissioner is a member of the human rights commission appointed under the Human Rights Commission Act 2005, s 18D. Note 2 A provision of a law that gives an entity (including a person) a function also gives the entity powers necessary and convenient to exercise the function (see Legislation Act, s 196 and dict, pt 1, def entity). relevant complaints entity—see section 18G (4).