Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 - SECT 41

Functions of the Commission

41. Functions of the Commission

The Commission has the following functions in relation to this Charter-

   (a)  to present to the Attorney-General an annual report that examines-

   (i)  the operation of this Charter, including its interaction with other
        statutory provisions and the common law; and

   (ii) all declarations of inconsistent interpretation made during the
        relevant year; and

   (iii) all override declarations made during the relevant year; and





   (b)  when requested by the Attorney-General, to review the effect of
        statutory provisions and the common law on human rights and report in
        writing to the Attorney-General on the results of the review; and

   (c)  when requested by a public authority, to review that authority's
        programs and practices to determine their compatibility with human
        rights; and

   (d)  to provide education about human rights and this Charter; and

   (e)  to assist the Attorney-General in the review of this Charter under
        sections 44 and 45; and

   (f)  to advise the Attorney-General on anything relevant to the operation
        of this Charter; and

   (g)  any other function conferred on the Commission under this Charter or
        any other Act.