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.
The office, along with Commonwealth and State and Territory authorities with responsibilities in areas of equal opportunity and anti-discrimination, workers compensation and work health and safety, is assisting the Australian Human Rights Commission with research into workplace sexual harassment.
It also collaborates with universities and other bodies to assist them in the promotion of their research.
Additional 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.