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In forceGenuine steps statement to be filed by respondent
Part 2Obligation to take genuine steps to resolve disputes before proceedings are instituted
7 Genuine steps statement to be filed by respondent
(1)
A respondent in proceedings who is given a copy of a genuine steps statement filed by an applicant in the proceedings must file a genuine steps statement before the hearing date specified in the application.
(2)
A genuine steps statement filed under subsection (1) must:
(a)
state that the respondent agrees with the genuine steps statement filed by the applicant; or
(b)
if the respondent disagrees in whole or part with the genuine steps statement filed by the applicant—specify the respect in which, and reasons why, the respondent disagrees.
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