Can I take my complaint straight to the Federal Circuit Court or Federal Court of Australia?

• No. You must make a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission first.
• You can only take your matter to the Federal Circuit Court or Federal Court of Australia if the Australian Human Rights Commission has terminated your complaint.
• There are several reasons the complaint may be terminated including:
  • that it is unable to be resolved;
  • the complaint does not have enough substance; or
  • the complaint has already been dealt with adequately.
• You will need a copy of the termination notice to complain to the Federal Circuit Court or Federal Court of Australia.