3948CDispute resolution conference—court orders on outcome

3948C Dispute resolution conference—court orders on outcome of conference (1) If the parties to an application for arbitration do not settle the claim at a dispute resolution conference, the court may— (a) if the court considers there are reasonable prospects that the claim may be settled at a further dispute resolution conference— (i) direct the parties to attend a further dispute resolution conference; and (ii) make directions as required; and (b) if the court considers there is no reasonable prospect that the claim may be settled at a further dispute resolution conference— make directions for the conduct of the arbitration. (2) In making a direction for subsection (1) (b), the court must try to facilitate— (a) hearing the claim as quickly as practicable; and (b) keeping costs as low as practicable. (3) Without limiting subsection (1) (b), the court may make directions about any of the following: (a) obtaining, filing or serving further material, including evidence by affidavit; (b) any special requirements in relation to evidence; use of telephone or audio visual facilities for evidence (c) any requirement for parties to file and serve a statement of facts, issues and contentions before the hearing. Workers compensation—conduct of arbitration Division 3.13.9 Rule 3949 Division 3.13.9 Workers compensation—conduct of arbitration