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Anti-discrimination Act 1992
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79 Conciliation
(1) The Commissioner may direct a person to take part in a
conciliation.
(2) A direction under subsection (1) must be in writing and specify the
time when and place where the conciliation will be held.
(3) A conciliation under this Division must be held in private.
(4) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person is given a direction by the Commissioner under
(b) the person does not comply with the direction.
Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units.
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(5) Strict liability applies to subsection (4)(b).
(6) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against
subsection (4) if the defendant has a reasonable excuse.