#67290
Eastover
Flatchatter

    The requirement is for mediation by the Secretary under Division 2 or otherwise.

    Mediation is required by section 227:

    227 Certain applications cannot be accepted without prior mediation

    (1) A registrar must not accept an application made to the Tribunal under this Act unless–

    (a) mediation by the Secretary under Division 2 or otherwise has been attempted but was not successful, or

    (b) a party refused to participate in the mediation, or

    (c) the registrar considers that mediation is unnecessary or inappropriate in the circumstances.