Function 2: The Commissioner may institute, promote or assist in research, the collection of data and the dissemination of information relating to discrimination on the grounds to which this Act applies.
Enquiries and complaints data is routinely collected and maintained.
Extensive research and data collection was undertaken in the reviews into harassment in the Parliamentary workplace and the legal profession, and throughout the WER project which was finalised in June 2021.
Research projects will occur on an as needs basis in the medium-term to ensure that reprioritised functions and services are available to South Australians, and that the office operates within its budget.
In recent years, the office has operated a PhD program that has required staff and the Commissioner to supervise students. This is unsustainable and will not be continued.