(1)  The following are the functions of the Commissioner:

(a) to determine disputes arising in relation to the disbursement of security deposits;

(b) to determine disputes in relation to any residential tenancy database;

(c) to act in the mediation or conciliation of any disputes between the parties to residential agreements in relation to boarding premises;

(d) to determine applications made to the Commissioner under section 23 or section 36A ;

(e) other functions conferred on the Commissioner by or under this Act.

(2)  The Commissioner may do anything that is necessary or incidental to carry out his or her functions under this Act and, in particular, his or her powers under section 23 , section 36A , section 48I and section 48ZF .