What happens if the complaint made against me to the Australian Human Rights Commission was not resolved?

• The Australian Human Rights Commission will make a final decision about the complaint.
• It may first request further information from you. You must provide this information.
• If the Australian Human Rights Commission decides the complaint cannot be resolved it will be terminated (ended).
• A termination notice will be provided to both parties.
• The termination notice allows the complainant to apply to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia or the Federal Court of Australia to have the matter heard by the court.
• An application to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia or the Federal Court of Australia must be made within 60 days of the date of termination.
• If the complainant chooses to take the matter to court you will be served (given) a set of court documents informing you of the proceedings.
• Documents and information that you provided to the Australian Human Rights Commission may be given to the court.
• If you are taking a terminated complaint to a higher court our LegalPlan™ membership will allow you to ask lawyers to assist with your application for a Fixed Fee Quote.