(1) A mediation conference must be conducted:

(a)

in accordance with any direction of the Court; and

(b) as a structured process in which the mediator assists the parties by encouraging and facilitating discussion between the parties so that:

(i)

they may communicate effectively with each other about the dispute; and

(ii)

if agreement is reached, with the consent of the parties the agreement can be included in a consent order.

(2)

If part only of a proceeding is the subject of an order for mediation, the mediator may at the end of the mediation report to the Court in terms agreed between the parties.