130Application to designated tribunal

130 Application to designated tribunal (1) The designated tribunal may, on the application of a member or the co-operative, make an order declaring and enforcing: (a) the rights or obligations of members of the co-operative between themselves; or (b) the rights or obligations of the co-operative and any member between themselves. (2) An order may be made under this section whether or not a right of a proprietary nature is involved and whether or not the applicant has an interest in the property of the co-operative. (3) The designated tribunal may refuse to make an order on the application or may make an order for costs against a party, whether successful or not, if it considers that: (a) the issue raised in the application is trivial; or (b) having regard to the importance of the issue, the nature of the co-operative, any other available method of resolving the issue, the costs involved, lapse of time, acquiescence or any other relevant circumstance, it was unreasonable to make the application; or (c) the unreasonable or improper conduct of a party: (i) has been responsible for the making of the application; or (ii) has added to the cost of the proceedings.

Co-operatives (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2015 94 Division 4 Oppressive conduct of affairs