LEGAL PROFESSION ACT 1987 - SECT 144 Referral for mediation

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LEGAL PROFESSION ACT 1987 - SECT 144

144 Referral for mediation

(1) A Council or the Commissioner, when dealing with a complaint, may refer a consumer dispute for mediation.

(2) If the consumer dispute involves an issue of professional misconduct or unsatisfactory professional conduct, the complaint is to continue to be dealt with under this Part after or during the attempt at mediation.

(3) If the consumer dispute does not involve an issue of professional misconduct or unsatisfactory professional conduct, the dispute may be referred for mediation but no other action is required on the complaint.