To print the entire document download a print version 1. The aim of the legislation is to encourage the referral of matters for mediation or neutral evaluation in certain court proceedings on a voluntary basis. The Courts Legislation Amendment Act 1995 No. 21 amended the Dust Diseases Tribunal Rules with similar provisions. The Act is enabling legislation only, providing a broad framework for court-annexed mediation and evaluation. The application of the legislation in each jurisdiction will largely be a matter for the heads of each jurisdiction to implement.
Parties agreeing to mediation or evaluation are to bear the costs of the procedure.
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