(1) The principal registrar must not accept an application for an order under
this Part (other than an order under Division 6A) unless satisfied that--
(a)
mediation was attempted but was unsuccessful, or
(b) the matter the subject
of the application is not appropriate for mediation.
(2) A matter to which an
application relates is not appropriate for mediation unless--
(a) it involves
a dispute or complaint, and
(b) each person (other than the applicant)
involved in the dispute or against whom the complaint is made agrees to have
the matter mediated.
(3) If a matter is appropriate for mediation and
mediation has not been attempted, the principal registrar must inform the
applicant that the applicant should arrange for mediation of the matter.
(4)
The applicant may apply to the Secretary for mediation of the matter in
accordance with Division 2 or may make other arrangements for the mediation of
the matter.