Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

HUMAN RIGHTS (COMPLAINTS) LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2023 (NO. 53 OF 2023) - SECT 4

Section 34 (1) and (2)

substitute

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     a question arises in a proceeding in the Supreme Court that involves the application of this Act; or

        (b)     the Supreme Court is considering making a declaration of incompatibility in a proceeding.

    (2)     The Supreme Court must not allow the proceeding to continue or make the declaration unless the court is satisfied that—

        (a)     notice of the proceeding has been given to—

              (i)     the commission; and

              (ii)     if the Territory is not a party to the proceeding—the Attorney-General; and

        (b)     a reasonable period of time has passed since the giving of the notice for the commission and, if required, the Attorney-General to decide whether to intervene in the proceeding.