Office of the Commissioner for Community Relations
Commissioner for Community Relations
31 October 1975 – 10 December 1986
Statutory office of the Commissioner for Community Relations, which investigated and conciliated complaints of racial discrimination and promoted understanding between racial and ethnic groups under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.
How it came into existence
Created when the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 commenced on 31 October 1975; Al Grassby, the former Minister for Immigration, was appointed the first Commissioner.
Legislation: Racial Discrimination Act 1975
How it ended
Abolished on 10 December 1986 when the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission was established; its complaint-handling and education role under the Racial Discrimination Act passed to the new commission and its Race Discrimination Commissioner.
- Racial Discrimination Act complaints and education
Main functions
- Investigation and conciliation of racial discrimination complaints
- Community education on racial discrimination
- Promotion of community relations between ethnic groups
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Attorney-General's Department.
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Sources
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