Australian Human Rights Commission Part II Functions relating to equal opportunity in employment Division 4 Section 34 paragraph (a), (b), (c) or (d) of the definition of practice in that subsection; (d) the words “is inconsistent with or contrary to any human right” were omitted from sections 26 and 27 and the words “constitutes discrimination” were substituted; and (e) a reference in any of those provisions to another of those provisions were a reference to that other provision as applied by this section. 34 Nature of settlements The Commission shall, in endeavouring to effect a settlement of a matter that gave rise to an inquiry, have regard to the need to ensure that any settlement of the matter reflects a recognition of the right of every person to equality of opportunity and treatment in respect of employment and occupation and the need to protect that right. 35 Reports to contain recommendations (1) Where, after an examination of an enactment or proposed enactment, the Commission finds that the enactment has, or the proposed enactment would have, the effect of nullifying or impairing equality of opportunity or treatment in employment or occupation, the Commission shall include in its report to the Minister relating to the results of the examination any recommendations by the Commission for amendment of the enactment or proposed enactment to ensure that the enactment does not have, or the proposed enactment would not have, the effect of nullifying or impairing equality of opportunity or treatment in employment or occupation. (2) Where, after an inquiry into an act done or practice engaged in by a person, the Commission finds that the act or practice constitutes discrimination, the Commission: (a) shall serve notice in writing on the person setting out its findings and the reasons for those findings; Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 Compilation No. 48 Compilation date: 20/12/18 Authorised Version C2019C00030 registered 14/01/2019 45 Registered: 14/1/19