Queensland Consolidated Acts

FARM BUSINESS DEBT MEDIATION ACT 2017 - SECT 34

34 Guidelines for conducting mediation

(1) The authority must make guidelines about the conduct of mediation for farm business debts.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1) , a guideline may be made about—

(a) the procedure for starting mediation and arranging mediation meetings; or

(b) the obligations of a mediator to keep records about mediations conducted.

(3) When preparing the guidelines, the authority must consult with—

(a) at least 1 organisation that represents the interests of Queensland farmers; and

(b) at least 1 organisation that represents the interests of banks or other entities that provide finance to Queensland farmers.

(4) The authority must publish the guidelines on the authority’s website.