Authorisation to act for complainant or respondent
62 Authorisation to act for complainant or respondent
The Commissioner may authorise a person nominated by a complainant or respondent to act on behalf of the complainant or respondent in any proceedings under this Act in respect of the complaint, and the person may act accordingly.
The Commissioner may authorise a person nominated by a complainant or respondent to accompany the complainant or respondent in any proceedings under this Act in respect of the complaint and the person may assist the complainant or respondent in the proceedings.
An authorisation under subsection (1) or (2) may be on any conditions the Commissioner considers appropriate.
The Commissioner may withdraw an authorisation under this section if the Commissioner considers it appropriate to do so.
Example for section 62
The Commissioner may authorise a lawyer, guardian, friend or family member to act on behalf of the complainant or respondent or to accompany and assist the complainant or respondent in any proceedings under this Act.
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