17Functions of mediators

17 Functions of mediators

17 Functions of mediators

(1) A mediator has the following functions:

(a) to mediate, or attempt to mediate, between the participants in the mediation for the purpose of arriving at an agreement for the present arrangements and future conduct of financial relations among them,

(b) such other functions as are conferred or imposed on the mediator by or under this or any other Act.

(2) It is not a function of a mediator:

(a) to advise a farmer or creditor about the law, or

(b) to encourage or assist a farmer or creditor in reserving or establishing legal rights, or

(c) to act as an adjudicator or arbitrator.

pt 2, div 2 (ss 16–18B): Ins 2018 No 16, Sch 1 [10].