The functions of the Queensland Wine Industry Policy Council are—
(a) to consult with, and provide advice to, the Minister about issues of strategic significance to the wine industry; and
(b) to examine, and make recommendations to the Minister on, issues relevant to the wine industry, either on the council’s own initiative or if asked by the Minister; and
(c) to find out, and advise the Minister on, the wine industry’s views about the administration of the industry; and
(d) to provide a forum for discussion of issues relevant to the wine industry; and
(e) to provide a mechanism for the recognition of excellence in the wine industry.