This Part establishes the office of the GEMS Regulator and defines the functions and powers of the GEMS Regulator.

Division   2 provides that the GEMS Regulator must be an SES employee, or acting SES employee, occupying a position in the Department.

The main functions of the GEMS Regulator, as set out in Division   3, are to administer the Act and maintain the GEMS Register. The GEMS Regulator can also assist in the development of GEMS determinations.

Division   4 enables State and Territory laws to confer functions on the GEMS Regulator.

Division   5 gives the GEMS Regulator facilitative powers and functions, including the capacity to make arrangements with Commonwealth, State and Territory agencies and to engage consultants, and the power of delegation.