(1) There may be employed under Part 3 of the Public Administration Act 2004 any persons who are necessary to assist the Regulator in exercising a power or performing a duty or function under this Act or any other Act.
(2) The Regulator may enter into an agreement or arrangement with any person for the use of services by that person to assist the Regulator in exercising a power or performing a duty or function under this Act or any other Act.
(3) An agreement or arrangement under subsection (2)—
(a) must be with a person who has suitable qualifications or experience to provide the service; and
(b) is to be subject to any terms and conditions that the Regulator is satisfied are appropriate; and
(c) may include, but is not limited to, services provided by—
(i) Australian legal practitioners; and
(ii) independent investigators in relation to worker and carer exclusion scheme investigations.
Division 2—Functions and powers