7Definitions

7 Definitions

7 Definitions

In this part—

agent includes an Australian legal practitioner.

complainant means an individual by whom, or on whose behalf, a complaint is made.

complaint—

(a) means a complaint made under section 9, and

(b) includes a matter referred to the Tribunal as a complaint under section 27(2).

representative body means a body, whether incorporated or unincorporated, that—

(a) represents or purports to represent a group of individuals within New South Wales, whether or not the body is authorised by the individuals to represent the group, and

(b) has as its primary object the promotion of the interests or welfare of the group.

representative complaint means a complaint—

(a) made by an individual or other entity, which may comprise or include a representative body, on the individual’s or entity’s own behalf as well as on behalf of another individual, and

(b) treated by the Tribunal as a representative complaint.

respondent means an entity about whose conduct a complaint has been made.