Law and Justice Legislation Amendment Act 1997 (34 of 1997)

Schedule 1   Amendment of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975

4   After subsection 34A(1)

Insert:

(1A) In respect of a proceeding before the Small Taxation Claims Tribunal:

(a) the Registrar, a District Registrar or a Deputy Registrar must give to the applicant:

(i) if the proceeding relates to an application to which subparagraph 24AC(1)(a)(i) or paragraph 24AC(1)(b) applies - when the application is made; or

(ii) if the proceeding relates to an application to which subparagraph 24AC(1)(a)(ii) applies - when the notification referred to in that subparagraph is given;

a statement setting out the procedures to be followed by the Tribunal and the mediation processes that are available under this Act; and

(b) if the Tribunal considers at any time that it may assist in the resolution of the dispute between the parties if the proceeding, or any part of the proceeding, or any matter arising out of the proceeding, were dealt with by mediation, the Tribunal must:

(i) recommend to the parties that the proceeding, part of the proceeding or matter be the subject of mediation; and

(ii) if the parties consent, direct that the proceeding, part of the proceeding or matter be referred to a mediator for mediation.