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WORKERS REHABILITATION AND COMPENSATION ACT 1988 - SECT 10 Functions of Board

WORKERS REHABILITATION AND COMPENSATION ACT 1988 - SECT 10

Functions of Board

In addition to the functions conferred or imposed on it by any other provision of this Act or any other Act, the Board has the following functions:
(a) to make recommendations to the Minister on –
(i) the policy and objectives of legislation relating to workers rehabilitation and compensation in this State; and
(ii) the amendment or replacement of that legislation;
(b) to monitor and report to the Minister on the operation and effectiveness of that legislation and on the performance of the systems to which the legislation relates;
(c) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  
(d) to control and administer the Fund;
(e) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  
(f) to promote and support the purpose and principles of injury management and to encourage and support the return to work of injured workers as soon as possible;
(g) to review and monitor the performance of licensed insurers and self-insurers and the operation of the Nominal Insurer;
(h) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  
(i) to collect and publish statistics on any matter the Board considers necessary or relevant to the performance of its functions under, or the administration of, this Act;
(j) to promote understanding of this Act through education and any other appropriate means;
(k) to advise the Minister on any matter relating to this Act that the Minister refers to the Board;
(l) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  
(m) such other functions as may be prescribed.