46Referrals to mediation

46 Referrals to mediation (1) This section applies if, at any time during the preliminary conference for an application for a protection order, the registrar is satisfied that the application is likely to be more effectively resolved by mediation than by a hearing. (a) recommend to the parties to the application that they seek mediation; and (b) give the parties information about mediation; and (c) adjourn the preliminary conference until a stated date to allow for mediation to happen. Note The Court Procedures Act 2004, pt 5A (Mediation) applies to a mediation in relation to a proceeding in a court.