33—Functions of Joint Authority
(1) If, in respect of
a fishery, there is in force an arrangement under which a Joint Authority has
the management of the fishery and the fishery is to be managed in accordance
with the law of the State (whether or not also in accordance with some other
law), the Joint Authority has the functions of keeping constantly under
consideration the condition of the fishery, formulating policies and plans for
the good management of the fishery and, for the purposes of the management of
the fishery, exercising the powers conferred on it by this Act and
co-operating and consulting with other authorities (including other Joint
Authorities within the meaning of the Commonwealth Act) in matters of common
concern.
(2) A Joint Authority
must, in the performance of its functions under this section, act consistently
with, and seek to further, the objects of this Act.