Section 3: Powers and functions of Minister
consolidated text (as at 1972). juris shows the text as it was consolidated; it does not confirm that this is the law in force today.
3. Powers and functions of Minister
(1) Subject to this Act, the Minister shall provide such facilities and services as he considers expedient for the purpose of —
(a) assisting persons to select, fit themselves for, obtain and retain
employment suitable to their age and capacity;
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(b) assisting persons to obtain suitable employees;
(c) generally, promoting employment in accordance with the requirements of the community.
(2) For the purpose of advising and assisting him in the performance of
his functions under this Act, the Minister may refer such matters as he
thinks fit to such advisory committees or boards as he may appoint.
(3) The powers conferred on the Minister by this Act shall be additional
to, and not in substitution for, any powers exercisable by the Minister or any
other authority under any other enactment.