Our regulatory functions As of 12 December 2023, the Commission is responsible for monitoring and assessing compliance with the positive duty in section 47C of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth). The Commission’s regulatory functions under the AHRC Act include: • to inquire into a duty holder’s compliance with the positive duty The Commission has published a Statement of Intent on its website that outlines how it will deliver on the Minister’s expectations with respect to fulfilling its statutory responsibilities. The Commission has also published its Compliance and Enforcement Policy to provide simple and clear information about how the Commission intends to perform its functions in relation to the positive duty. • to ensure compliance with the positive duty. The Commission also has statutory functions: • to promote an understanding and acceptance, and public discussion, of the positive duty • to undertake research and educational programs in relation to the positive duty. Corporate Plan 2024-2025 7