(1) The Council is to ¾

(a) provide advice to the Minister, at the initiative of the Council or at the request of the Minister, on any matter relating to the objects of this Act; and

(b) carry out, collaborate in or procure research, studies or investigations on any matter relating to the objects of this Act, including matters relating to ¾

(i) the role of industry, science and technology in the policies of government;

(ii) the social and economic impact of industrial and technological change;

(iii) employment and training needs and opportunities relating to industrial, scientific and technological activities in the State;

(iv) the adequacy of, priorities among and co-ordination of, scientific, industrial and technological activities in the State;

(v) methods of stimulating desirable industrial and technological advances in the State;

(vi) the application of industrial, scientific and technological advances to the services of the Government; and

(vii) the promotion of public awareness and understanding of development in industry, science and technology.

(2) The Council may publish and make available any report or finding produced as a result of any research, study or investigation under subsection (1).

(3) The Council is to liaise with and advise any person, body or organization with respect to the conduct of any research, study or investigation into a matter relating to industry, science and technology in the State.

(4) In carrying out its functions the Council is to ¾

(a) have regard to the needs of the Western Australian community and the resources of the State;

(b) promote developments in industry, science and technology that increase productivity and competitiveness; and

(c) support developments that create employment opportunities.

(5) The Council has the power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its functions.