Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2012A00042:clause:1_10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2012A00042
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 10
Character Range: 9717–11465

10  Functions
  The Director has the following functions:
 (a) to promote:
 (i) harmonious, productive and cooperative workplace relations in the building industry; and
 (ii) compliance with designated building laws and the Building Code by building industry participants;
  including by providing education, assistance and advice to building industry participants;
 (b) to monitor compliance with designated building laws and the Building Code by building industry participants;
 (c) to inquire into, and investigate, any act or practice by a building industry participant that may be contrary to a designated building law, a safety net contractual entitlement or the Building Code;
 (d) to commence proceedings in a court, or to make applications to FWA, to enforce designated building laws and safety net contractual entitlements as they relate to building industry participants;
 (e) to refer matters to relevant authorities;
 (f) to represent building industry participants who are, or may become, a party to proceedings in a court, or a party to a matter before FWA, under a designated building law, if the Director considers that representing the building industry participants will promote compliance with designated building laws;
 (g) to disseminate information about designated building laws and the Building Code, and about other matters affecting building industry participants, including disseminating information by facilitating ongoing discussions with building industry participants;
 (h) to make submissions and provide information to the Independent Assessor in accordance with this Act;
 (i) any other functions conferred on the Director by any Act.
Note: The Director also has the functions of an inspector (see section 59A).