Function 3: The Commissioner may make recommendations to the Minister as to reforms, whether of a legislative nature or otherwise, that the Commissioner believes will further the objects of this Act.

During 2023-24 the Commissioner made recommendations to the Attorney-General regarding reforms to further the objects of the Act.

Equal Opportunity SA was also consulted by the Attorney-General in respect of other relevant reforms, including:

• The criminalisation of Coercive Control under the Criminal Law Consolidation (Coercive Control) Amendment Bill 2023.
• Amendments to the Judicial Conduct Commissioner Act 2015.
• The Bail (Contravention of Bail Agreements) Bill 2023.
• A proposal to modernise Statutory Declarations and Affidavits.
• Review of Consent Laws.
• The draft South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill.

In addition to responses to the Attorney-General, during the 2023-24 financial year Equal Opportunity SA was also consulted on legislative reform through other parties, including:

• The potential for a Human Rights Act for South Australia, being considered by the Social Development Committee of the Parliament of South Australia.
• The Australian Human Rights Commissioner regarding Accessible Housing Guidelines

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