83Compulsory conferences

83 Compulsory conferences S. 83(1) substituted by No. 15/2018 s. 64(1). (1) Before a proceeding is heard by the Tribunal, the Tribunal or principal registrar may require the parties to the proceeding to attend one or more compulsory conferences before— (a) a member of the Tribunal; or (b) the principal registrar; or (c) a person nominated by the Tribunal or the principal registrar. S. 83(1A) inserted by No. 15/2018 s. 64(2). (1A) A person nominated under subsection (1)(c) or clause 52(3) of Schedule 1 to conduct a compulsory conference must not make directions under subsection (2)(d). (2) The functions of a compulsory conference are— (a) to identify and clarify the nature of the issues in dispute in the proceeding; (b) to promote a settlement of the proceeding; (c) to identify the questions of fact and law to be decided by the Tribunal; (d) to allow directions to be given concerning the conduct of the proceeding. (3) Notice of a compulsory conference must be given to each party in accordance with the rules. (4) Unless the person presiding otherwise directs, a compulsory conference must be held in private. (5) Subject to this Act and the rules, the procedure for a compulsory conference is at the discretion of the person presiding.