Queensland Consolidated Acts

FARM BUSINESS DEBT MEDIATION ACT 2017 - SECT 61

61 Deciding application

(1) The authority must consider the application and decide to approve or refuse the application.

(2) The authority may approve the application only if the authority is satisfied the applicant is—

(a) appropriately qualified to perform the functions of a mediator; and

(b) a suitable person to be accredited as a mediator.

(3) If the authority decides to approve the application, the authority must issue the applicant with an accreditation document that states—

(a) the applicant is accredited as a mediator under this Act; and

(b) the term of the applicant’s accreditation.

(4) If the authority decides to refuse the application, the authority must give an information notice for the decision to the applicant.