New South Wales Consolidated Acts

AGRICULTURAL TENANCIES ACT 1990 - SECT 26B

26B Referral for mediation

(1) The Director-General may, at any time before referring a dispute or matter to arbitration, refer it for mediation if:

(a) the Director-General considers it appropriate in the circumstances, and

(b) the parties consent to the referral, and

(c) the parties agree as to who is to be the mediator.

(2) The mediator may, but need not be, a person whose name is on a list compiled by the Director-General for the purposes of this Part.

(3) In the event that mediation is unsuccessful, the Director-General may refer the dispute or matter to arbitration.