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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.