13Functions of Commissioner

13 Functions of Commissioner (1) The Commissioner has the following functions: (a) to assess complaints, conduct conciliations in relation to complaints and evaluate and refer complaints for hearing by the Tribunal; (b) to examine Acts and regulations and proposed Acts and regulations of the Territory to determine whether they are, or would be, inconsistent with the purposes of this Act, and to report the results of such examinations to the Minister; (c) to institute, promote or assist in research, the collection of data and the dissemination of information relating to discrimination and the effects of discrimination; (d) to consult with organisations, departments and local government councils to ascertain means of improving services and conditions affecting groups that are subjected to prohibited conduct; (e) to research and develop additional grounds of discrimination and to make recommendations for the inclusion of such grounds in this Act; (f) to examine practices, alleged practices or proposed practices of a person, at the Commissioner's own initiative or when required by the Minister, to determine whether they are, or would be, inconsistent with the purposes of this Act, and, when required by the Minister, to report the results of the examination to the Minister; (g) to promote in the Territory an understanding and acceptance, and public discussion, of the purposes and principles of equal opportunity; (h) to promote an understanding and acceptance of, and compliance with, this Act; (ha) to conduct investigations as to compliance with the duty in