Commonwealth Numbered Acts

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER COMMISSION ACT 1989 No. 150 of 1989 - SECT 81

81. (1) The Office has the following functions:

   (a)  to monitor the conduct of programs affecting Torres Strait Islanders
        by the Commission, by other Commonwealth bodies and by State,
        Territory and local government bodies, and to evaluate the extent to
        which those programs meet the needs of Torres Strait Islanders;

   (b)  to monitor the development of programs and policies affecting Torres
        Strait Islanders by the Commission, by Regional Councils and by other
        Commonwealth bodies, and to evaluate the extent to which those
        programs and policies are likely to meet the needs of
        Torres Strait Islanders;

   (c)  to report to the Advisory Board, the Commission, and the Minister, as
        appropriate, on the results of the performance of the functions set
        out in paragraphs (a) and (b).

(2) In performing its functions, the Office shall pay particular attention to
the needs of Torres Strait Islanders who live on the Australian mainland.

(3) The Office shall consult the Advisory Board from time to time in relation
to the performance of the functions of the Office.