Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT 1994 - SECT 7

The coordinator has the following functions in connection with the administration of justice:

        (a)     to promote the governing principles mentioned in section 4;

        (b)     to encourage the provision of efficient and effective services for victims;

        (c)     to promote reforms to meet the needs of victims;

        (d)     to develop educational and other programs to promote awareness of the needs of victims;

        (e)     to disseminate information concerning the operation of this Act and the functions of the coordinator;

        (f)     to maintain a register of services available to victims;

        (g)     to ensure, as far as practicable, that victims receive the information and assistance they need in connection with their involvement in the administration of justice;

        (h)     to advise the Minister on matters relating to victims;

              (i)     any other function assigned to the coordinator by or under any Territory law.

Note     A provision of a law that gives an entity (including a person) a function also gives the entity powers necessary and convenient to exercise the function (see Legislation Act, s 196 and dict, pt 1, def entity ).