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Complaint handling process at the Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland

Diagram of complaint handling process
Written complaint received and assessed
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Complaint accepted
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Complaint not accepted
     
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Respondent notified and given option of providing written response, within 28 days, or of requesting early conference.Date set for compulsory conference no more than six weeks after notification.
 
Complainant advised of reasons for non-acceptance
 
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Early conference held where requested by respondent, and where all parties agree
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Compulsory conference held
   
 
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Complaint rejected, based on further information
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Confidential settlement agreed by all parties. Agreement signed and registered at Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (or the Anti-Discrimination Tribunal Queensland until 1 December 2009)
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No settlement reached. Complaint may be referred to Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal for public hearing
     
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Complaint closed
 
Determination made by Tribunal, binding on all parties
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