Mediation
An impartial mediator assists the parties to identify issues and seek a voluntary resolution. The mediator does not decide who wins or loses.
Start a matter
Apply for mediation, arbitration or Private Jury Review
Use the Peacemaker Equity Application Form to identify the parties, explain the dispute, state each alleged breach, identify the evidence relied upon and specify the exact outcome sought.
Before applying: Read the Peacemaker Equity Rules and confirm the basis on which Peacemaker Equity may deal with the dispute. Citing legislation does not itself establish jurisdiction or prove a breach.
Arbitration
If mediation does not resolve the dispute, an eligible matter may proceed before impartial arbitrators who consider the evidence and make a decision.
Private Jury Review
Where permitted under the Rules or the parties' agreement, an arbitration decision may be reviewed by a private jury.
How to apply
1
Choose the process
Select mediation, arbitration or Private Jury Review. If uncertain, explain the circumstances in the form rather than assuming that a process is available.
2
Complete every relevant section
Give precise information. A statement such as “breach of contract” or the name of an Act without the exact term, section and factual basis may be treated as incomplete and returned for clarification.
3
Prepare the Statement of Facts
Attach a chronological statement in numbered paragraphs. Distinguish firsthand knowledge from information and belief, identify the source of information and refer to supporting annexures. Sign it before a Justice of the Peace or another authorised witness accepted by Peacemaker Equity.
4
Attach the evidence
Number each annexure and include only material that is relevant, legible and complete. Identify the breach and issue to which each document relates.
5
Lodge and serve
Email the completed application and attachments to Peacemaker Equity and provide them to every respondent, unless Peacemaker Equity gives different service directions.
What to include
- Applicant and respondent details
- The process requested
- The agreement, consent, clause or rule relied upon
- A separate record for each alleged breach
- The exact contractual obligation allegedly breached
- Any Act, regulation and exact section relied upon
- How the alleged facts are said to satisfy that provision
- The precise issues to be resolved
- Every remedy or order sought
- Exact monetary amounts and calculations
- Previous negotiation, mediation or related proceedings
- An annexure schedule and supporting evidence
- Witness information
- The signed and witnessed Statement of Facts
- Service information and the applicable filing fee
Additional requirement for arbitration
The current Rules require a Notice of Arbitration, the agreement containing the Peacemaker Equity clause, relevant documents and evidence, and an affidavit confirming the facts relied upon. Do not describe a document as an affidavit or statutory declaration unless the applicable requirements have been satisfied. Contact Peacemaker Equity if you need procedural guidance about the required document format.
Filing fees
Mediation: $200 filing fee. Arbitration: $500 filing fee. Private Jury Review: $1,500 filing fee. Hourly fees and minimum bookings also apply. Check the current Rules & Fees before lodging.
Ready to begin?
Download the form, save a completed copy and email the application and attachments to info@peacemakerequity.com.
Download application form