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(1) The Fair Work Ombudsman has the following functions: (a) to promote: (i) harmonious, productive and cooperative workplace relations; and (ii) compliance with this Act and fair work instruments; including by providing education, assistance and advice to employees, employers, outworkers, outworker entities and organisations and producing best practice guides to workplace relations or workplace practices; (b) to monitor compliance with this Act and fair work instruments; (c) to inquire into, and investigate, any act or practice that may be contrary to this Act, a fair work instrument or a safety net contractual entitlement; (d) to commence proceedings in a court, or to make applications to FWA, to enforce this Act, fair work instruments and safety net contractual entitlements; (e) to refer matters to relevant authorities; (f)