South Australian Numbered Acts South Australian Numbered Acts172—Functions of Advisory Committee
(1) The functions of the Advisory Committee are—
(a) to investigate or advise the Minister (on its own initiative or at the request of the Minister) about any matter relating to early intervention, recovery, return to work or compensation with respect to injured workers; and
(b) to advise the Minister (on its own initiative or at the request of the Minister) on—
(i) proposals to make amendments to this Act, or to make regulations under this Act; or
(ii) other legislative proposals that may affect the operation of this Act; and
(c) to carry out other functions assigned to the Advisory Committee by the Minister or under another provision of this Act.
(2) The Advisory Committee may conduct public meetings and discussions and may, with the approval of the Minister, conduct inquiries, on questions arising before the Advisory Committee.
(3) The Advisory Committee may on its own initiative, and must at the direction of the Minister, consult and co-operate with the Corporation, other government authorities at a State or national level, representatives of industrial associations and other persons or bodies.
(4) The Advisory Committee may, with the approval of the Minister, establish subcommittees to assist the Committee.
(5) A subcommittee may, but need not, consist of, or include, members of the Advisory Committee.