- Laws of Fiji

Last Updated: 16 October 2023

[CCF 6] Functions of Council6

(1) The functions of the Council shall be to do all such acts and things which it may consider necessary or expedient to ensure that the interests of consumers of goods and services are promoted and protected.

(2) Without limiting the generality of the functions of the Council under subsection (1), its functions shall include—

(a) advising the Minister on such matters affecting the interests of consumers as he or she refers to the Council;
(b)making such recommendations to the Minister as the Council considers necessary or desirable in the interests of consumers;
(c)making representations to the Government or to any other person on any matter affecting the interests of consumers and to give evidence at any investigation or inquiry relating to any such matter;
(d)[Repealed]
(e)[Repealed]
(f)collecting, collating and disseminating information in respect of matters affecting the interests of consumers, including the publication of reports, magazines, pamphlets, booklets and any other publications at such prices as the Council may determine;
(g)advising and assisting consumers on matters affecting their interests as consumers;
(h)[Repealed]
(i)supporting or maintaining legal proceedings contemplated or initiated by a consumer, where such support or maintenance is deemed necessary by the Council;
(j)the establishment of branches or offices in such parts of Fiji as it may consider necessary to enable it to carry out its functions under this Act;
(k)co-operating with any person, association or organisation outside Fiji having similar functions and becoming a member of or affiliate to any international organisation concerned with consumer matters;
(l)soliciting and accepting for the purposes of the Council any money, land, or other property from the Government, any local authority, public body, organisation, or person by way of grant, subsidy, donation, gift, or otherwise.

[subs (2) am Decree No 23 of 1992 s 3, effective 11 May 1992]