South Australian Current Acts

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 2011 - SECT 17

17—Minister

        (1)         The Minister's functions in connection with the administration of this Act include the following (to be performed to such extent as the Minister considers appropriate):

            (a)         to further the objects of this Act by taking action to preserve, protect or promote public health within the State;

            (b)         to promote proper standards of public and environmental health within the State by ensuring that adequate measures are taken to give effect to the provisions of this Act and to ensure compliance with this Act;

            (c)         to develop policies or codes of practice that are relevant to—

                  (i)         the scope of the duty under Part 6; or

                  (ii)         identifying risks to public health; or

                  (iii)         setting standards in connection with any activity, material, substance or equipment relevant to public health; or

                  (iv)         providing for other matters relevant to the operation or administration of this Act, for matters that may be subject to regulations under this Act, or for such other matters as the Minister thinks fit;

            (d)         to the extent that may be necessary, practicable or desirable, to cooperate and coordinate with national or international action consistent with the objects of this Act;

            (e)         to be a primary source of advice to the Government about health preservation, protection and promotion;

            (f)         any other functions assigned to the Minister by this Act, or considered by the Minister to be relevant to the operation of this or any other relevant Act.

        (2)         The Minister may develop or adopt procedures for the provision of advice to the Government—

            (a)         to ensure the promotion or implementation of policies or measures that are designed to enhance the health of individuals and communities; and

            (b)         to ensure that the Minister is consulted or involved in the development of policies or measures that may have a significant impact on the public health.

        (3)         In addition, the Minister has the power to do anything necessary, expedient or incidental to—

            (a)         performing the functions of the Minister under this Act; or

            (b)         administering this Act; or

            (c)         furthering the objects of this Act.