Part IIB Redress for unlawful discrimination Division 1 Conciliation by the President Section 46PF complaint, if the President is satisfied that all the affected persons agree to the termination. (3) If the President terminates the complaint under subsection (2), the President must comply with the notification requirements of subsections 46PH(2), (2A) and (3). (4) The President cannot delegate any of his or her powers in relation to the complaint except under paragraph 19(2)(b). 46PF Inquiry by President (1) Subject to subsections (1A) and (5), if a complaint is referred to the President under section 46PD, the President must: (a) consider whether to inquire into the complaint, having regard to the matters referred to in section 46PH; and (b) if the President is of the opinion that the complaint should be terminated—terminate the complaint without inquiry; and (c) unless the President terminates the complaint under paragraph (b) or section 46PH—inquire into the complaint and attempt to conciliate the complaint. (1A) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(a), the President may inform himself or herself of such facts and circumstances as are necessary to form the opinion referred to in paragraph (1)(b). (1B) If the President terminates the complaint under paragraph (1)(b), the President must comply with the notification requirements of subsections 46PH(2), (2A) and (3). (2) If the President thinks that 2 or more complaints arise out of the same or substantially the same circumstances or subject, the President may hold a single inquiry, or conduct a single conciliation, in relation to those complaints. (3) With the leave of the President, any complainant or respondent may amend the complaint to add, as a respondent, a person who is alleged to have done the alleged acts, omissions or practices. 74 Compilation No. 48 Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 Compilation date: 20/12/18 Authorised Version C2019C00030 registered 14/01/2019 Registered: 14/1/19

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