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WASTE AVOIDANCE AND RESOURCE RECOVERY ACT 2007 - SECT 20

20 .         Powers generally

        (1)         The Waste Authority has all the powers it needs to perform its functions.

        (2)         Without limiting subsection (1) the Waste Authority may for the purpose of performing a function —

            (a)         request the Minister to seek information on matters related to this Act from any other Minister and, on receipt of that information, to give it to the Waste Authority; and

            (b)         obtain the advice of persons having special knowledge, experience or responsibility in regard to any matter related to this Act; and

            (c)         consult and collaborate with appropriate entities, whether or not in the State; and

            (d)         conduct, commission, promote and support research into resource efficiency, waste avoidance and resource recovery and any other matter related to this Act; and

            (e)         publish reports relating to any matter arising under this Act, including reports on the Waste Authority’s findings, advice, considerations and recommendations; and

            (f)         provide information to the public on any matter related to this Act.



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