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Family Proceedings Act 1980

Dispute resolution - Mediation conferences

17: Power to require attendance for counselling or mediation

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"Forced to Go to Counselling or Mediation"

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You can be made to go to counselling or mediation. This rule is part of the Family Proceedings Act 1980. It was repealed on 31 March 2014 by section 6 of the Family Proceedings Amendment Act (No 2) 2013.

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17Power to require attendance for counselling or mediation (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 17: repealed, on , by section 6 of the Family Proceedings Amendment Act (No 2) 2013 (2013 No 80).