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Ombudsman Act 1976
20ZBAdmissibility of things said in mediation
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20ZB Admissibility of things said in mediation
(1) Evidence of anything said, or any admission made, during participation in mediation under section 20X is not admissible: (a) in any court (whether exercising federal jurisdiction or not); or (b) in any proceedings before a person authorised by a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory, or by the consent of the parties, to hear evidence. (2) This section applies whether or not a party is directed to participate in the mediation.