Anti-Discrimination Act 1998

Before an inquiry into a complaint is held, the Tribunal is to arrange for a directions conference to be conducted in relation to the complaint.

The Tribunal, by written notice, may require any person to – attend a directions conference; and provide and produce specified information and documents to a directions conference.

A person, without reasonable excuse, must not fail to comply with a requirement notified under subsection (2). Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

The Tribunal, if the complainant does not, without reasonable excuse, comply with a requirement to attend a directions conference in respect of that complaint, may – dismiss the complaint; and order the complainant to pay costs to the respondent.

A directions conference is to be held in private.

The Tribunal may give any directions it considers necessary to ensure that the inquiry is conducted fairly and expeditiously.