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HREOC - Annual Report 2001 - 2002: Appendix 4: The complaint handling process

Understand how complaints under discrimination laws are handled and the role of Federal Courts and Federal Magistrates Service in determining allegations.

Summary

* When complaints under the Racial, Sex and 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.

Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission

Annual Report 2001-2002

Appendix 4: The complaint handling process

The Complaint Handling Process

* When complaints under the Racial, Sex and 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 and 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.

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