(1) This section applies if—
(a) a civil dispute application could be made to the tribunal but for section 18 ($25 000 limit on civil dispute applications); and
(b) the parties agree to the application being decided by the tribunal; and
(c) the tribunal is satisfied that the parties understand that the amount of the claim in excess of $25 000 is not being abandoned.
(2) The civil dispute application may be made, and the tribunal has jurisdiction to hear the application, despite section 18.