The function of a conciliator under this division is to promote the settlement of the dispute the subject of the proceeding by—
(a) identifying and clarifying—(i) the issues in dispute in the proceeding; and(ii) how the law applies to the issues; and
(b) arranging negotiations between the parties to the proceeding and assisting in the conduct of the negotiations; and
(c) promoting the open exchange of information between the parties to the proceeding; and
(d) giving parties to the proceeding information about how this Act, enabling Acts and the rules apply to the proceeding.