Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00519:section:7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00519
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 7
Character Range: 8946–9554

7  Genuine steps statement to be filed by respondent
 (1) A respondent in proceedings who is given a copy of a genuine steps statement filed by an applicant in the proceedings must file a genuine steps statement before the hearing date specified in the application.
 (2) A genuine steps statement filed under subsection (1) must:
 (a) state that the respondent agrees with the genuine steps statement filed by the applicant; or
 (b) if the respondent disagrees in whole or part with the genuine steps statement filed by the applicant—specify the respect in which, and reasons why, the respondent disagrees.