6Functions of Commissioner

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) [Section 6 Amended by No. 42 of 2013, s. 5, Applied:01 Jan 2014] to investigate and seek to resolve complaints;

(i) to collect and analyse data relating to complaints;

(j) any other prescribed functions.