Any case may be mediated but cases
about business practices, discrimination, shipping, patents,
copyright and designs are more likely to have a mediation.
After an application form has
been filed, the Federal Court will arrange a directions
hearing. At the first directions hearing the Judge will
decide whether the case is appropriate for mediation and
tell the parties what procedures are to be followed.
Any party can also ask the Judge
to refer the case to a mediation. It is a good idea to
discuss this with the other parties first.
