Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) This rule applies if a proceeding, part of a proceeding or matter arising from a proceeding has been referred for conciliation.
Note The Court may refer a proceeding (or any part of a proceeding or matter arising out of a proceeding) for conciliation with or without the consent of the parties: see section 26 of the Act.
(2) A conciliation conference must be held with a Federal Magistrate, a Registrar or another person appointed by the Court for the purpose and, if required by the order referring the proceeding, a family counsellor, family dispute resolution practitioner or family consultant.
(3) Unless the Court or a Registrar otherwise orders:
(a) the parties must attend the conference in person; and
(b) each lawyer representing a party must also attend.
(4) The parties must make a genuine effort to reach agreement on relevant matters in issue.
(5) If an issue between the parties remains unresolved at the end of a conciliation conference, the Federal Magistrate or Registrar may:
(a) give further directions; and
(b) make any other order, including an order for costs.