ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ACT 1998 - SECT 6 Functions of Commissioner
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ACT 1998 - SECT 6
Functions of Commissioner
The Commissioner has the following functions:(a) to advise and make recommendations to the Minister on matters relating to discrimination and prohibited conduct;(b) to promote the recognition and approval of acceptable attitudes, acts and practices relating to discrimination and prohibited conduct;(c) to consult and inquire into discrimination and prohibited conduct and the effects of discrimination and prohibited conduct;(d) to disseminate information about discrimination and prohibited conduct and the effects of discrimination and prohibited conduct;(e) to undertake research and educational programs to promote attitudes, acts and practices against discrimination and prohibited conduct;(f) to prepare and publish guidelines for the avoidance of attitudes, acts and practices relating to discrimination and prohibited conduct;(g) to examine any legislation and report to the Minister as to whether it is discriminatory or not;(h) to investigate and seek to resolve complaints;(i) to collect and analyse data relating to complaints;(j) any other prescribed functions.