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DISCRIMINATION ACT 1991 (NO. 81 OF 1991) - SECT 70

70. (1) A complaint alleging that a person has done an act that is unlawful under Part III, V, VII or section 66 may be lodged with the Commissioner by—

(a)     a person aggrieved by the act; or

(b)     an agent acting on behalf of one or more persons aggrieved by the act.

(2) A person shall not act as an agent unless the person is—

        (a)     authorised in writing to so act on behalf of the aggrieved person or persons concerned; or

        (b)     authorised by the Commissioner to act on behalf of an aggrieved person who is unable to make a complaint or authorise an agent to act.

(3) Two or more persons may make a complaint jointly.

(4) A complaint shall be in writing specifying—

(a)     particulars of the complaint; and

(b)     so far as practicable, the respondent or each respondent to the complaint.



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