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 \[10\].