Under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth), the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner may report to the Minister on the exercise and enjoyment of human rights of Indigenous peoples and undertakes social justice education and promotional activities.

This Commissioner may report under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) on the operation of the Act and its effect on the exercise and enjoyment of human rights of Indigenous peoples. In addition, the Commissioner reports, when requested by the Minister, on any other matter relating to the rights of Indigenous peoples under this Act.