Form of complaint
64 Form of complaint
A complaint must:
be in writing; and
(b) set out in detail the alleged prohibited conduct or systemic discrimination; and
(c) so far as practicable, specify the respondent or each respondent; and
be lodged with, or sent or transmitted to, the Commissioner.
(1A) A representative complaint must establish the credentials of the complainant in representing the group affected by the systemic discrimination.
(2) The Commissioner may permit a complainant to amend a complaint at any time.
(3) The Commissioner may, based on information provided in the complaint or by the complainant, amend the complaint to ensure:
(a) any alleged contravention of this Act is identified in a concise manner; or
efficient resolution of the complaint is facilitated.
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