53 ·   To  advise  on  any  aspect  of  the  law  of  New  Zealand  conducted  by  any Government Department or organisation and on proposals made as a result of the review.    ·   To advise the Minister of Justice on ways in which the law of New Zealand can be made as understandable and as accessible as is practicable.    207.  There are two matters that the Commission is enjoined by the Law Commission Act to look to when making its recommendations.  First, the Commission must “take  into  account  te  ao  Maori  (the  Maori  dimension)  and  shall  also  give consideration  to  the  multicultural  character  of  New  Zealand  society”  (section 5(2)(a)).    Secondly,  the  Commission  must  “have  regard  to  the  desirability  of simplifying the expression and content of the law, as far as that is practicable” (section 5(2)(b)).    Powers and Responsibilities of the Law Commission 208.  The  Law  Commission  has  all  such  powers  as  are  reasonably  necessary  or expedient to enable it to carry out its functions (section 6).  Significantly, it may itself initiate proposals for the review, reform, or development of any aspect of the  law  of  New  Zealand.    The  Law  Commission  is  not  dependent  on  referrals from any Minister such as the Minister of Justice or the Attorney-General. 209.  The   Law   Commission   may   also   provide   advice   and   assistance   to   any Government  Department  or  organisation  considering  the  review,  reform,  or development of any aspect of the law of New Zealand. 210.  At  the  same  time,  the  Law  Commission  has  the  following  responsibilities (section 7):   ·   Preparation   and   submission   to   the   Minister   of   Justice   of   annual programmes  for  the  review  of  appropriate  aspects  of  the  law  of  New Zealand, with a view to their reform or development. ·   Upon request of the Minister of Justice examination of any aspect of the law of New Zealand.