1112
Outputs
Undertake human
rights and privacy
matters through:
a
b
c
d
providing legal
representation
before the
Human Rights
Review Tribunal
or higher courts
where Section
92 criteria of the
Human Rights
Act are met
providing
representation
for the
Human Rights
Commission
in appropriate
cases
instituting
proceedings
under the
Privacy Act
when referred
by the Privacy
Commissioner
intervening in
appropriate
proceedings
under the
Privacy Act
1993
Performance
measure
Standard 2013–14
Quantity
Estimated 60−80
human rights and
privacy matters
undertaken, as
assessed by internal
records11
Quantity measure
met
Timeliness
Applicants for
representation
are sent an initial
response within 5
working days
80% timeliness
Determination of
application pathway
made within 10
working days
of receiving s82
material from the
Commission
80% timeliness
Matters
substantially
progressed12
within one year,
as assessed by
internal records
80% timeliness
11 This figure is slightly lower than in previous years. This reflects a trend in which
there are a smaller number of applications received, but their subject matter
is more complex than previously. This can be attributed to the enquiries and
complaints service dealing effectively with the straightforward complaints,
leaving the more complex matters to be resolved.
12 Substantial progress can include a decision not to provide representation,
progress toward settlement, alternative dispute resolution processes such as
referral back to mediation, and litigation.
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