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Ombudsman Act 1976
21AQAdmissibility of things said in alternative dispute resolution process
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#### 21AQ Admissibility of things said in alternative dispute resolution process
(1) Evidence of anything said, or any admission made, during participation in an alternative dispute resolution process under section 21AM 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 higher education provider is directed to participate in the alternative dispute resolution process.