The Fair Work Ombudsman has the following functions:
(a) to inquire into, and investigate, any matter referred to the Fair Work Ombudsman under section 143;
(b) to commence proceedings in a court in relation to a contravention of section 70 (which deals with unauthorised deductions from instalments) or Part 3 - 2 (which deals with payment of instalments by an employer);
(c) any other function that is incidental to the function referred to in paragraph (a) or (b).