Mediation

"In the Federal Court judges actively manage cases so that they are quickly and
efficiently resolved. Parties are expected to assist in bringing about this result. If you are a party to a dispute you should expect that in the early stages of your case the judge will consider whether alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, is likely to assist. In some cases a judge may decide to order the parties to attend mediation even when they don’t agree to it."

Web-link: http://www.fedcourt.gov.au/litigants/mediation2010_2.pdf
Language: English