Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2006A00083:clause:1_82ztbae
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2006A00083
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 82ZTBAE
Character Range: 26959–28067

82ZTBAE  Conduct of compulsory mediation

 (1) If the Health Insurance Ombudsman directs someone to participate in mediation under section 82ZTBAC, the mediation may be conducted by:
 (a) the Health Insurance Ombudsman; or
 (b) a person appointed by the Health Insurance Ombudsman under section 82ZUH.

 (2) Mediation in which someone is directed to participate under section 82ZTBAC ceases:
 (a) if the parties agree to settle the matter being mediated; or
 (b) if, having regard to any guidelines under paragraph 82ZV(2)(b), the Health Insurance Ombudsman considers that the matter being mediated cannot be settled by mediation.

 (3) A person appointed by the Health Insurance Ombudsman under section 82ZUH to conduct mediation must, as soon as practicable after the mediation is conducted or should have been conducted, report to the Health Insurance Ombudsman about:
 (a) whether the mediation was conducted; and
 (b) if the mediation failed—the reasons for the failure; and
 (c) if the parties agreed to settle the matter being mediated—the terms of the settlement, including any action to be taken.