Northern Territory Numbered Acts

WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 2007 (NO 31 OF 2007) - SECT 9

    (1)     The functions of the Authority are as follows:

    (a)     to administer and enforce this Act;

    (b)     to provide advice to employers, workers and others on their rights and obligations under this Act;

    (c)     to encourage co-operation between employers, workers and others to achieve progressive improvement in standards of occupational health and safety;

    (d)     to monitor standards of occupational health and safety in the Territory and to develop and recommend proposals for their improvement;

    (e)     to carry out any other functions assigned to it under this or any other Act.

    (2)     The Authority has all powers reasonably necessary for effectively carrying out its functions.

    (3)     The Authority may, by instrument in writing, delegate any of its powers or functions.