Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations(1) Unless the court otherwise orders, the injured worker or, for a claim by a dependant, the dependant or personal representative of the dependent, must attend the dispute resolution conference.
(2) If the injured worker or dependant is represented, the representative must also attend the dispute resolution conference.
(3) Each other party must be represented at the dispute resolution conference.
(4) A party's representative at the dispute resolution conference must—
(a) have authority to negotiate a settlement on behalf of the party; or
(b) be able to obtain instructions to negotiate a settlement on behalf of the party during the conference.
(5) This rule does not prevent the court from directing a party to attend the dispute resolution conference.