Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024N01028:clause:1_69
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024N01028
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 69
Character Range: 54024–55055

69  Suspending or terminating a mediation
 (1) A mediator may suspend or terminate a mediation if they form the view that mediation is no longer suitable for resolving the dispute.
 (2) The circumstances in which a mediator may suspend or terminate a mediation include, but are not limited to, where the mediator forms the view that:
 (a) a participant is unable or unwilling to participate or continue in the mediation; or
 (b) a participant is misusing the mediation; or
 (c) a participant is not engaging in the mediation in good faith; or
 (d) the safety of one or more participants may be at risk.
 (3) The mediator may also suspend or terminate a mediation where the participants agree that the mediation be suspended or terminated.
 (4) The mediator must terminate a mediation if a participant withdraws their agreement to mediate.
 (5) In accordance with the agreement to mediate given pursuant to section 64 above, a participant who withdraws their agreement to mediate may be required to pay the costs of the mediation.