28Functions of Commissioner

28 Functions of Commissioner

The Commissioner has the following functions:

(a) to provide advice and assistance to, and advocate systemically for, people with disability;

(b) to undertake research into any matter related to the operation and objects of this Act;

(c) to advise, and make recommendations to, the Minister, on the Commissioner’s own initiative or at the request of the Minister, on any matters arising from the performance of the Commissioner's functions;

(d) to promote, monitor and review the wellbeing of people with disability;

(e) to provide leadership, foster inclusion and promote accessibility across government and universal services, including monitoring and reporting in relation to the Tasmanian Disability Inclusion Plan;

(f) to support defined entities to comply with this Act;

(g) to promote the rights of people with disability, including rights relating to disability inclusion, accessibility, individual autonomy, self-determination and choice and control;

(h) to support the capacity-building of people with disability to participate in activities for the purposes of this Act;

(i) to establish and monitor safeguarding mechanisms that address violence against, and the abuse, neglect, coercion and exploitation of, people with disability;

(j) to raise awareness in relation to, and education about the rights of, people with disability;

(k) to take action, where appropriate, in relation to allegations of violence against, or the abuse, neglect, coercion, or exploitation of, people with disability, whether on the basis of a report made to the Commissioner or on the Commissioner’s own initiative, including by referring matters to appropriate persons or bodies and by conducting investigations;

(l) to inquire into and report on systemic issues relating to the protection and promotion of the rights of people with disability;

(m) to consult with the Disability Inclusion Advisory Council, people with disability and disability representative organisations on matters relating to the objects of this Act;

(n) any other functions that are conferred or imposed on the Commissioner by or under this or any other Act;