This legislation has been repealed.
(a) subject to subsection (2), enter into contracts;
(b) erect buildings and structures and carry out works;
(c) occupy, use and control any land or building owned or held under lease by the Commonwealth and made available for the purposes of the Institute;
(d) accept gifts, grants, devises and bequests made to the Institute, whether on trust or otherwise, and act as trustee of moneys or other property vested in the Institute upon trust;
(e) provide scholarships and like benefits;
(f) appoint agents and attorneys and act as an agent for other persons;
(g) form, and participate in, the formation of companies;
(h) enter into partnerships;
(j) participate in joint ventures;
(k) obtain commercial sponsorship for the Institute; and
(l) do anything incidental to any of its powers.
(2) The Institute shall not enter into a contract for the expenditure of an amount exceeding $100,000 without the approval of the Minister.
(3) The powers of the Institute may be exercised within or outside Australia.