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Our Functions

The commission's powers are set out in section 5 of the Victorian Law Reform Commission Act 2000. The commission’s role is:

1. to make law reform recommendations on matters referred to it by the Attorney-General
2. to make recommendations on minor legal issues of general community concern
3. to suggest to the Attorney-General that he or she refer a law reform issue to the commission
4. to educate the community on areas of law relevant to the commission's work
5. to monitor and coordinate law reform activity in Victoria.

For information on functions 2 and 3 please visit the Community Law Reform section.