132CAlternative mediation or conciliation

132C Alternative mediation or conciliation (1) Despite section 132B(1), if the Local Court is satisfied that the parties prefer to arrange their own mediation or conciliation without involving NTCAT, and that such a course is appropriate, the Local Court may adjourn the hearing of an application to allow the mediation or conciliation to take place. (2) A mediator or conciliator engaged by the parties as mentioned in subsection (1) must advise the Local Court: (a) of the date that the mediation or conciliation concluded; and (b) whether the mediation or conciliation was successful or unsuccessful. (3) If mediation or conciliation in accordance with this section is successful, the application for a warrant of possession is taken to be withdrawn.