The functions of the Board are as follows:(a) to act in any matter relating to the alkaloid poppy industry as may be directed by the Secretary;(b) to receive, consider and determine production estimates for the contract growing and harvesting of alkaloid poppy material;(c) to liaise with the Commonwealth in order to fulfil Australias obligations under the Convention;(d) to ensure the security of Tasmanian alkaloid poppy crops;(e) to collect and collate statistical information relating to the alkaloid poppy industry and prepare reports on the industry;(f) to facilitate the destruction of any alkaloid poppies grown without the authority of a licence or other authority issued or granted under this Act;(g) to advise the Minister and the Minister having the administration of the Public Health Act 1997 on any matter relating to the alkaloid poppy industry;(h) to do anything, and provide such other advice to other Ministers, as may be requested by those Ministers.