This draft bill has now been superseded by the Mediation Bill 2017 Published 13/02/2017
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
Head
1. Short title and commencement
4. Duty on solicitor to provide information and advice on mediation
5. Duty of barrister in relation to mediation
8. Duty on mediator to provide information on training etc.
10. Confidentiality of mediation communications
11. Enforceability of mediation agreements
12. Court support for mediation alternative
13. Submission of mediator’s report to court
14. Effect of mediation on limitation and prescription periods
15. Staying of court proceedings arising from mediation clause
16. Fees and costs
17. Factors to be considered in awarding costs
18. Involvement of child or dependents in family law mediation
19. Liability for civil damages
20. Amendment of Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004
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