Section 35A — Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986: Functions of Commission relating to positive duty in relation to sex discrimination

The following functions are conferred on the Commission: (a) to prepare, and to publish in such manner as the Commission considers appropriate, guidelines for complying with the positive duty in relation to sex discrimination; (b) to promote an understanding and acceptance, and the public discussion, of the positive duty in relation to sex discrimination; (c) to undertake research and educational programs in relation to the positive duty in relation to sex discrimination; (d) to inquire into a person’s compliance with the positive duty in relation to sex discrimination; (e) to ensure compliance with the positive duty in relation to sex discrimination; (f) to do anything incidental or conducive to the performance of any of the preceding functions. Note: The positive duty in relation to sex discrimination is section 47C of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.