Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005

to administer the WELS scheme;

to undertake or commission research in relation to water‑use and water‑saving products;

to provide advice in relation to determining that water‑use or water‑saving products are WELS products;

to undertake or commission research in relation to WELS standards;

to assist in the development of WELS standards;

to provide information and advice to the Minister about the operation of WELS standards;

to provide information and advice to—

the Minister; and

the Secretary of the Department of State of Victoria that deals with the matters to which this Act relates; and

the public—

to undertake or commission research in relation to the effectiveness of WELS standards in relation to reducing water usage;

such other functions as are conferred on the Regulator by this Act, the regulations or any other law.