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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 and workplace health and safety 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) to monitor and review the Department in connection with the exercise of powers and the performance of functions under this Act and the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995;
(d) to control and administer the Fund;
(e) to promote the prevention of injury at the workplace and the development of healthy and safe workplaces;
(f) to promote and support the effective injury management of injured workers;
(g) to review and monitor the performance of licensed insurers and self-insurers and the operation of the Nominal Insurer;
(h) to review and monitor premium rates and, so far as is practicable, ensure insurance arrangements are efficient and competitive;
(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 and the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 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) to issue guidelines for the assessment of permanent impairment under this Act;
(m) such other functions as may be prescribed.