New South Wales Consolidated Acts

MOTOR ACCIDENTS (LIFETIME CARE AND SUPPORT) ACT 2006 - SECT 43

43 Functions of Authority

(1) The Authority has such functions as are conferred or imposed on it by or under this or any other Act.

(2) The Authority also has the following functions--

(a) to monitor the operation of the Scheme under this Act, and in particular to conduct (or arrange for other persons to conduct) research into and to collect statistics in relation to the operation of the Scheme,

(b) to advise the Minister as to the administration, efficiency and effectiveness of the Scheme,

(b1) to provide the Minister with such information as the Minister may request,

(c) to publicise and disseminate information concerning the Scheme,

(d) to issue and keep under review the LTCS Guidelines under this Act.

(3) The Authority has the following functions in relation to the provision of care, treatment, rehabilitation, long term support and other services for persons who have sustained motor accident injuries--

(a) to monitor those services,

(b) to provide support and funding for programs that will improve delivery of those services,

(c) to provide support and funding for research and education in connection with the delivery of those services.