… is there a process required by the Strata Committee to decline mediation?
Generally the secretary and/or strata manager will receive a notice from Fair Trading asking them if they are planning to attend the mediation. There is an expectation that they will respond one way or another.
Do they need to hold a meeting?
I don’t think they need to hold a formal meeting but they can.
Am I meant to be on that meeting?
If there is a formal meeting, with an agenda issued, you are entitled to be there. Otherwise it could just be a ring-around.
Are all the owners required to respond?
No, the committee represents the Owners Corp which represents the owners.
Is there any paper work required?
If you are talking about the response to the invitation to mediation, there would need to be an email or letter, even if it’s to say that mediation has been declined. I don’t know what Fair Trading does if they get no response. But all you have to do is prove that you attempted mediation then (and only then) you can move on to seeking orders at NCAT.