Functions

The functions of the Electoral Commission are to— a carry the provisions of this Act into effect: b carry out duties in relation to electoral broadcasting that are prescribed by Part 6 of the Broadcasting Act 1989 : c promote public awareness of electoral matters by means of the conduct of education and information programmes or by other means: ca administer the fund established by section 6 of the Election Access Fund Act 2020 : d consider and report to the Minister or to the House of Representatives on electoral matters referred to the Electoral Commission by the Minister or the House of Representatives: e make available information to assist parties, candidates, and others to meet their statutory obligations in respect of electoral matters administered by the Electoral Commission: f carry out any other functions or duties conferred on the Electoral Commission by or under any other enactment. Section 5 : substituted , on 1 October 2010 , by section 7 of the Electoral (Administration) Amendment Act 2010 (2010 No 26). Section 5(a) : amended , on 1 July 2012 , by section 28 of the Electoral (Administration) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 57). Section 5(b) : amended , on 21 March 2017 , by section 6 of the Broadcasting (Election Programmes and Election Advertising) Amendment Act 2017 (2017 No 8). Section 5(ca) : inserted , on 1 July 2021 , by section 12 of the Election Access Fund Act 2020 (2020 No 4).