Annual Report 2001-2002: Appendix 5
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Annual Report 2000-2001
The Complaint
Handling Process"If you require
this information in a more accessible format, please contact paffairs@humanrights.gov.au
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* When complaints
under the Racial, Sex & Disability Discrimination Acts are terminated,
the complainant may apply to have the allegations heard and determined
by the Federal Court or the Federal Magistrates Service.
** Complaints under the Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission
Act concerning discrimination in employment or a breach of human rights,
which cannot be conciliated, cannot be taken to the Federal Court. If
the President is satisfied that the subject matter of the complaint
constitutes discrimination or a breach of human rights these findings
are reported to the Attorney-General for tabling in Parliament.
