Associations Incorporation Reform Regulations 2023

If the parties to a dispute are unable to resolve the dispute between themselves within the time required by rule 26, the parties must within 10 days—

notify the Committee of the dispute; and

agree to or request the appointment of a mediator; and

attempt in good faith to settle the dispute by mediation.

The mediator must be—

a person chosen by agreement between the parties; or

in the absence of agreement—

if the dispute is between a member and another member—a person appointed by the Committee; or

if the dispute is between a member and the Committee or the Association—a registered mediator.

Subject to subrule (4), the Committee may appoint any person as a mediator.

The Committee must not appoint a person as a mediator if the person—

has a personal interest in the dispute; or

is biased in favour of or against any party.