5Functions and powers of the Commission

5 Functions and powers of the Commission

(1) The Commission has the following functions: (a) to control the export of wheat from Australia (other than the export of wheat in bags or containers); (b) to monitor the designated company’s performance in relation to the export of wheat and examine and report on the benefits to growers that result from that performance; (c) such other functions as are conferred on the Commission by: (i) this Act; or (ii) the non‑bulk wheat quality assurance scheme. (2) The Commission has power to do all things that are necessary or convenient to be done in connection with the performance of its functions, other than the power: (a) to acquire, hold and dispose of real and personal property; or (b) to enter into contracts; or (c) to lease the whole or any part of any land or building for the purposes of the Commission.

Note: For the power to enter into contracts etc. on behalf of the Commonwealth for the benefit of the Commission, see section 44 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 as it applies in relation to the Commission as an Agency.

(3) A right to sue is taken not to be personal property for the purposes of paragraph (2)(a).