PART IV
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REVIEWS BY THE TRIBUNAL OF DECISIONS
Division 3
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Alternative dispute resolution processes
History
Div 3 heading inserted by No 38 of 2005. No 38 of 2005, Sch 1
[
117], provides:
Transitional
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Division 3 of Part IV of the
Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975
117(1)
This item applies to a conference or mediation if:
(a)
the conference or mediation had begun, before the commencement of this item, under section 34 or 34A of the
Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975
; and
(b)
the conference or mediation had not been completed before the commencement of this item.
117(2)
The
Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975
has effect, after the commencement of this item, as if:
(a)
the conference or mediation were a conference or mediation under Division 3 of Part IV of that Act; and
(b)
in the case of a conference
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the person presiding at the conference had been directed under subsection 34C(1) of that Act to conduct the conference; and
(c)
in the case of a mediation
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the mediator had been directed under subsection 34C(1) of that Act to conduct the mediation;
and the conference or mediation is to be continued accordingly.
For further transitional provisions see note under s
2A
.
SECTION 34H
ENGAGEMENT OF PERSONS TO CONDUCT ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESSES
34H(1)
[Powers of Registrar]
The Registrar may, on behalf of the Commonwealth, engage persons to conduct one or more kinds of alternative dispute resolution processes under this Division.
34H(2)
[Who Registrar may engage]
The Registrar must not engage a person under subsection (1) unless the Registrar is satisfied, having regard to the person's qualifications and experience, that the person is a suitable person to conduct the relevant kind or kinds of alternative dispute resolution processes under this Division.
History
S 34H inserted by No 38 of 2005. For transitional provisions see note under s
2A
.
Former s 34H renumbered to s 34J.