Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ACT 2005 - SECT 47

    (1)     This division sets out how the commission deals with the complaints it receives.

    (2)     In summary, complaints may, but need not, go through the following steps:

        (a)     allocation;

        (b)     consideration;

        (c)     conciliation;

        (d)     closure;

        (e)     reporting.

    (3)     Complaints need not go through the steps mentioned in subsection (2) in the order they appear in that subsection.

    (4)     Also, a complaint may be referred to another entity under section 52A (Referral to appropriate statutory office-holder).