Farm Business Debt Mediation Act 2017
sec.20Functions of mediator
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sec.20 Functions of mediator
The main function of a mediator is to mediate impartially between the farmer and the mortgagee with the aim of bringing about an agreement between the farmer and the mortgagee about 1 or more matters relating to the farm business debt. A mediator has the other functions given to the mediator under an Act. It is not a function of a mediator to— advise a farmer or mortgagee about the law; or encourage or assist a farmer or mortgagee in reserving or establishing legal rights; or act as an adjudicator or arbitrator. (sec.20-ssec.1) The main function of a mediator is to mediate impartially between the farmer and the mortgagee with the aim of bringing about an agreement between the farmer and the mortgagee about 1 or more matters relating to the farm business debt. (sec.20-ssec.2) A mediator has the other functions given to the mediator under an Act. (sec.20-ssec.3) It is not a function of a mediator to— advise a farmer or mortgagee about the law; or encourage or assist a farmer or mortgagee in reserving or establishing legal rights; or act as an adjudicator or arbitrator.
- (a) advise a farmer or mortgagee about the law; or
- (b) encourage or assist a farmer or mortgagee in reserving or establishing legal rights; or
- (c) act as an adjudicator or arbitrator.