Part IIB Redress for unlawful discrimination
Division 1 Conciliation by the President
Section 46PF
(i) that notification would be likely to prejudice the safety
of a person; or
(ii) that it is not practicable to do so; and
(d) may notify the complaint to any person who, in the opinion
of the President, is likely to be able to provide information
relevant to the complaint.
(8) For the purposes of paragraphs (7)(a), (b) and (c), the President
must notify the respondent or the other person, as the case may be:
(a) under paragraph (7)(a)—as soon as the President has decided
to inquire into the complaint; or
(b) under paragraph (7)(b)—as soon as the complaint has been
amended; or
(c) under paragraph (7)(c)—as soon as the President forms the
opinion that the person is the subject of an adverse allegation
arising from the complaint.
(9) For the purposes of subsections (7) and (8), adverse allegation
means an allegation:
(a) that:
(i) one or more acts have been done; or
(ii) one or more omissions or practices have occurred; and
(b) that those acts, omissions or practices are unlawful
discrimination.
Note:
Unlawful discrimination is defined in subsection 3(1).
(10) The President:
(a) must, having regard to:
(i) the nature of the complaint; and
(ii) the needs of the complainant or complainants; and
(iii) the needs of the respondent;
act expeditiously in dealing with the complaint in accordance
with this section; and
(b) must use the President’s best endeavours to finish dealing
with the complaint within 12 months after the complaint was
referred to the President under section 46PD.
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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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