Purpose
(1) The Board has the following functions
(a) to monitor matters related to voluntary assisted dying;
(b) to review the exercise of any function or power under this Act;
(c) to provide reports to each House of the Parliament on the operation of this Act and any recommendations for the improvement of voluntary assisted dying;
(d) to promote compliance with the requirements of this Act by the provision of information in respect of voluntary assisted dying to registered health practitioners and members of the community;
(e) to refer any issue identified by the Board in relation to voluntary assisted dying that is relevant to the following persons or bodies
(i) the Chief Commissioner of Police;
(ii) the Registrar;
(iii) the Secretary; Part 9 - Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 No. 61 of 2017 75 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel
(iv) the State Coroner;
(v) the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency;
(f) to promote continuous improvement in the quality and safety of voluntary assisted dying to those who exercise any function or power under this Act;
(g) to conduct analysis of, and carry out research in relation to, information or forms given to the Board in accordance with this Act;
(h) to provide information about voluntary assisted dying, and other matters identified by the Board in the performance of a function under this Act;
(i) to collect, use and disclose forms and information provided in accordance with this Act for the purposes of carrying out a function of the Board;
(j) to consult and engage with any of the following persons and groups in relation to voluntary assisted dying
(i) the Victorian community;
(ii) relevant groups or organisations;
(iii) government departments and agencies;
(iv) registered health practitioners who provide voluntary assisted dying services;
(k) to provide advice to the Minister or the Secretary in relation to the operation of this Act;
(l) to provide reports to the Minister or the Secretary, in respect of any matter relevant to the functions of the Board as requested.