The functions of the Director are:
(a) to ensure the effective operation of the Australian safeguards system;
(b) to carry out, on behalf of Australia , the obligations that Australia has under the Agency Agreement, the Supplementary Agency Agreements and the prescribed international agreements to report in relation to the operation of the Australian safeguards system;
(c) to monitor compliance with the provisions of the prescribed international agreements by parties other than Australia ;
(d) to undertake, co - ordinate and facilitate research and development in relation to nuclear safeguards;
(e) to advise the Minister on matters relating to the operation of the Australian safeguards system;
(f) to carry out such duties, and to exercise such powers, as are conferred on the Director by or under this Act or the regulations or any other law of the Commonwealth; and
(g) to do anything incidental or conducive to the performance of any of the functions referred to in the preceding paragraphs.