Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ACT 2005 (NO. 40 OF 2005) - SECT 46

The complainant for a complaint must—

        (a)     keep the commission informed of any change in the complainant's name or address while the commission is dealing with the complaint; and

        (b)     if the commission requires the complainant under section 73 to provide further information, or produce any document or thing—provide the further information, or produce the document or thing, as required; and

        (c)     if the commission requires the complainant under section 74 to attend before a person to answer questions—attend before the person, and answer questions, as required.

Note 1     A complaint may be closed if the complainant does not comply with a requirement under s 73 or s 74 (see s 78 (1) (c) or (d)).

Note 2     If the commission requires a person other than the complainant or aggrieved person (eg the person complained about) to provide information, produce a document or thing or attend to answer questions, the person commits an offence if the person does not comply with the requirement (see s 73 and s 74).

Note to div 4.2

The commission must close certain complaints. For example, the commission must close a complaint that is frivolous or vexatious, or a complaint that has been or is being dealt with by a court or tribunal (see s 78 (2), esp par (c) (ii) and (iii)).