Human Rights Act 1993
Version as at
1 July 2024
Proceedings
92B
92BA
92C
92D
92E
92F
92G
92H
Civil proceedings arising from complaints
Lodging of applications
Representation in civil proceedings arising from complaints
Tribunal or Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson may refer
complaint back to Commission, or adjourn proceedings to seek
resolution by settlement
Civil proceedings arising from inquiry by Commission
Proof of justified limits and exceptions
Right of Attorney-General to appear in civil proceedings
Right of Commission to appear in civil proceedings
72
73
73
74
75
75
76
76
Remedies
92I
92J
92K
92L
92M
92N
92O
92P
Remedies
Remedy for enactments in breach of Part 1A
Effect of declaration
Costs
Damages
Directions as to payment of damages in certain cases
Tribunal may defer or modify remedies for breach of Part 1A or
Part 2 or terms of settlement
Matters to be taken into account in exercising powers given by
section 92O
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78
79
79
79
80
81
82
Monetary limits on remedies Tribunal may grant
92Q
Monetary limits on remedies Tribunal may grant
83
Granting of remedies by High Court on reference from Tribunal
92R
92S
92T
92U
Tribunal to refer granting of remedies to High Court
Further provisions on reference to High Court
High Court decides remedies on reference from Tribunal
High Court’s decision on remedies to be included in, and given
effect to as part of, Tribunal’s determination
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84
84
84
Abandonment or agreement to bring claim within Tribunal’s
jurisdiction
92V
92W
Abandonment to enable Tribunal to make award of damages
Extension of jurisdiction by agreement between parties
85
85
Required actions after declarations of inconsistency
92WA
92WB
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Attorney-General to notify Parliament of
declaration of inconsistency
Responsible Minister to report to Parliament
Government’s response to declaration
86
86