New South Wales Consolidated Acts

DISABILITY INCLUSION ACT 2014 - SECT 17

17 Functions

(1) The Disability Council has the following functions--

(a) to monitor the implementation of government policy in relation to people with disability and their families,

(b) to advise the Minister on emerging issues relating to people with disability,

(c) to advise public authorities about the content and implementation of disability inclusion action plans,

(d) to advise the Minister about the content and implementation of the State Disability Inclusion Plan and disability inclusion action plans,

(e) to promote the inclusion of people with disability in the community,

(f) to promote community awareness of matters concerning the interests of people with disability and their families,

(g) to consult with the National People with Disabilities and Carer Council and other similar bodies,

(h) to consult with people with disability and undertake research about matters relating to people with disability,

(i) any other functions prescribed by the regulations.

(2) For the purpose of exercising its functions, the Disability Council may request information or advice from any public authority.

(3) A public authority to which a request for information or advice is made is authorised to comply with the request.