Section 81 (4)
substitute
(4) Unless the ombudsman directs otherwise, the decision-maker—
(a) must pay the costs of conducting the mediation; but
(b) is not required to pay the costs incurred by the applicant or any other person who participates in the review.
Examples—par (a)
1 cost of hiring the venue for the mediation
2 fees for the accredited mediator
Examples—par (b)
1 legal costs
2 travel costs
3 income lost due to participation in mediation
Note An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act
, s 126 and s 132).
Part 8 Gaming Machine Act 2004