Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00037:reg:49
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00037
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 49
Character Range: 50296–51462

49  Termination of mediation
 (1) The mediator conducting a mediation of a dispute in accordance with this Subdivision:
 (a) may terminate the mediation at any time if the mediator is satisfied that a resolution of the dispute is not likely to occur; and
 (b) must terminate the mediation if the party who requested the mediation requests the mediator to do so.
 (2) If a dispute that is the subject of mediation in accordance with this Subdivision is not resolved within 30 days after the mediation commenced:
 (a) the respondent to the mediation may ask the mediator to terminate the mediation; and
 (b) the mediator must do so.
Note: The mediator decides under paragraph 48(4)(c) when a mediation commences.
 (3) If the mediator terminates a mediation under subsection (1) or (2), the mediator must issue a certificate stating:
 (a) the names of the parties to the mediation; and
 (b) the nature of the dispute that was the subject of the mediation; and
 (c) that the mediation has been terminated; and
 (d) that the dispute has not been resolved.
 (4) The mediator must give a copy of the certificate to:
 (a) the Ombudsman; and
 (b) each party to the dispute.