Children's Commissioner Act 2013

(ii) on the Commissioner's own initiative, a matter that may form a ground for making a complaint (irrespective of when the matter occurred and whether or not a complaint was made);

(b) to monitor the ways in which service providers respond to reports made by the Commissioner;

(c) to monitor the administration of the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 in so far as it relates to vulnerable children;

(d) to undertake inquiries related to the care and protection of vulnerable children;

(e) to monitor the implementation of any government decision arising from:

(ii) any other inquiry related to the care and protection of vulnerable children, regardless of who undertook the inquiry;

(f) to monitor the ways in which the CEO deals with suspected or potential harm to, or exploitation of, children in the CEO's care;

(g) to report to the Minister on a matter relating to the Commissioner's functions as required by the Minister;

(h) to promote an understanding of, and informed public discussion about, the rights, interests and wellbeing of vulnerable children;

(i) to promote and advocate for the rights, interests and wellbeing of vulnerable children;

(j) to consult with, advise, and make recommendations to ministers, public authorities and other bodies on matters related to the rights, interests and wellbeing of vulnerable children;

(k) to undertake or commission research in relation to issues relevant to the rights, interests and wellbeing of vulnerable children.

(2) The Commissioner has the powers necessary to perform the Commissioner's functions.