Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts6. Functions and powers of Commissioner
(1) The functions of the Commissioner are -
(a) to investigate and carry out research into matters relating to or affecting retirement villages;
(b) to investigate and attempt to resolve complaints by residents and administering authorities of retirement villages and to take such action, including prosecution for any offence, as the Commissioner thinks appropriate;
(c) to distribute information about the services provided by the Commissioner and the Court in relation to residents of retirement villages and to promote awareness of the rights and responsibilities of residents and persons involved in the retirement village industry; and
(d) to investigate and report on any matters, or make inquiries in relation to any matters, referred to the Commissioner by the Minister or by the Court in connection with this Act.
(2) The Commissioner has power to do all things that are necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with or incidental to the performance of his or her functions.