Commonwealth Numbered Acts

PIG INDUSTRY ACT 1986 No. 157, 1986 - SECT 57

57. (1) The Chairperson may, from time to time as he or she considers
appropriate, convene conferences of persons concerned with the industry.

(2) The Chairperson shall convene a conference under sub-section (1) whenever
he or she is directed to do so by the Council.

(3) The purposes of a conference are-

   (a)  to assist the Council in identifying matters of concern to the
        industry;

   (b)  to promote a better understanding of problems within the industry; and

   (c)  to foster a consensus on the policies to be instituted to safeguard
        the interests of the industry.

(4) A conference shall be convened at a time and place determined by the
Chairperson.

(5) Persons entitled to attend a conference are-

   (a)  the members of the Council; and

   (b)  such other persons having an interest in the industry as the
        Chairperson invites.

(6) The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of a conference.