The commission has the following functions (its
"intelligence functions" )—
(a) to undertake intelligence activities, including specific intelligence operations authorised by the reference committee, to support the proper performance of its functions;
(b) to hold intelligence function hearings;
(c) to analyse the intelligence data collected to support its functions;
(d) to minimise unnecessary duplication of intelligence data;
(e) to ensure that intelligence data collected and held to support its functions is appropriate for the proper performance of its functions.