(1)  The Commissioner or an authorised person, by written notice, may direct a person to take part in a conciliation conference at a specified time and place whether before, during or after the investigation of the complaint.

(2)  A person, without reasonable excuse, must not fail to comply with any direction given under subsection (1) .

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

(3)  A person may be represented or accompanied by another person at a conciliation conference only with the permission of the Commissioner or authorised person.

(4)  If the Commissioner gives permission to one person to be accompanied or represented by another person at a conciliation conference –

(a) the Commissioner must notify any other person taking part in the conference of that permission at least 5 days before the conference; and

(b) that person may also be accompanied or represented by another person.

(5)  A conciliation conference is to be held in private.

(6)  A person may use an interpreter at a conciliation conference.