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 2024-25 the Commissioner made recommendations to the Attorney-General regarding reforms to further the objects of the Act

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

• The Criminal Law Consolidation (Coercive Control) Amendment Bill 2023.
• The Statutes Amendment (South Australian Employment Tribunal) Act 2024
• The draft Legal Practitioners (Disciplinary Matters) Amendment Bill 2025

In addition to responses to the Attorney-General, during the 2024-25 financial year EOSA was also consulted on legislative reform through other parties, including:

• Inquiry into the Potential for a Human Rights Act for South Australia, Social Development Committee of the Parliament of South Australia.
• Australian Human Rights Commission, Speaking from Experience: what needs to change to address workplace sexual harassment.
• The Australian Human Rights Commission’s Universal Periodic Review Report, to guide recommendation that will be made to Australia by other nation states at the United Nations Human Rights Council.