ABORIGINAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACT 1980 No. 34 of 1980 - SECT 8 Functions

ABORIGINAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACT 1980 No. 34 of 1980 - SECT 8

8. The functions of the Commission are, subject to and in accordance with this
Act, to further the economic and social development of Aboriginals and, in
particular, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing-

   (a)  to assist communities and groups of Aboriginals to acquire land;

   (b)  to assist Aboriginals to engage in business enterprises;

   (c)  to assist Aboriginals to obtain finance for housing and for other
        personal needs, and to provide such finance;

   (d)  to assist in the training of Aboriginals in relation to matters
        related to the functions of the Commission;

   (e)  to administer and control the Capital Account;

   (f)  to give advice and make recommendations to the Minister with respect
        to the furtherance of the economic and social development of
        Aboriginals; and

   (g)  such other functions in connection with the furtherance of the
        economic and social development of Aboriginals as the Minister
        determines by notice in writing given to the Commission.