Power to conciliate disputes
38ZN Power to conciliate disputes
If, under Division 2, the Secretary decides to conciliate a dispute, the Secretary must conduct conciliation of the dispute under this Division.
In conducting conciliation under this Division, the Secretary must have regard to the extent to which the retirement village operator or proprietor has complied with any regulations made under this Act.
In conducting a conciliation under this Division, the Secretary must ensure that each party to the dispute is given a reasonable opportunity—
to give information to the Secretary about the facts and issues in dispute; and
to make submissions to the Secretary about the dispute.
S. 38ZO inserted by No. 19/2025 s. 57.
This provision refers to the regulations (any regulations
). Made under this Act:
- Retirement Villages (Contractual Arrangements) Regulations 2017 · under sections 43, 44A and 44B
- Retirement Villages Regulations 2026 · under sections 43 and 44B
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