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Peacemaker Equity provides private mediation and arbitration based on truth, fairness, accountability, reconciliation and the principles of Biblical Equity.
These Rules apply where the parties have agreed to use Peacemaker Equity to resolve their dispute.
Everyone participating in Peacemaker Equity agrees to:
These principles guide every mediation, arbitration and private jury proceeding.
All costs are in Australian Dollars.
Informal — One Mediator
Filing Fee
$120 per hour
Minimum 2 hours
Formal — Three Arbitrators
Filing Fee
$300 per hour
Minimum 2 hours
Formal — 12 Jury Members
Filing Fee
$1,200 per hour
Minimum 2 hours
Unless otherwise agreed or ordered by the Tribunal, Peacemaker Equity costs are shared equally between the parties.
Peacemaker Equity may reduce or waive filing fees where genuine financial hardship exists.
Each party is responsible for their own witnesses, travel and other personal expenses.
The parties should first make a genuine effort to resolve the dispute directly and in good faith.
Where possible, people should seek peace before beginning formal proceedings.
Before arbitration, the parties must participate in at least one mediation session administered by Peacemaker Equity.
Mediation may take place:
The mediator is independent and impartial.
The mediator does not decide who wins or loses. Their role is to help the parties understand the issues, communicate openly and seek a voluntary resolution.
Each party should provide the documents and evidence they intend to rely upon at least 7 days before mediation, unless otherwise agreed.
The parties agree to genuinely attempt negotiation and mediation for at least 30 days before proceeding to arbitration, unless Peacemaker Equity or the parties agree that circumstances require otherwise.
Use the Peacemaker Equity Application Form to request mediation, arbitration or Private Jury Review. The form requires the applicant to state the jurisdictional basis, each alleged breach, the evidence relied upon, the precise issues and the exact remedies sought.
Important: Citing legislation does not itself establish jurisdiction or prove a breach. Vague or incomplete applications may be returned for clarification.
If mediation does not resolve the dispute, either party may request arbitration.
The person bringing the claim is the Claimant.
The person responding is the Respondent.
The Claimant must provide Peacemaker Equity and the Respondent with a Notice of Arbitration containing:
The affidavit should clearly set out the Claimant's account in numbered paragraphs wherever possible.
The Respondent must be given a fair opportunity to answer the claim.
Unless otherwise directed, the Respondent should provide their response within 14 days of receiving the Notice of Arbitration.
The Respondent should address the material allegations point by point and provide:
The Claimant and Respondent must provide copies of material correspondence and evidence to each other and to Peacemaker Equity.
There should be no private submission of evidence to an arbitrator without the other party being given a fair opportunity to see and respond to it.
An affidavit is a written statement in which a person confirms that the facts stated are true to the best of their knowledge and belief.
Affidavits should contain facts rather than argument wherever possible.
An affidavit must be properly affirmed or witnessed in accordance with the applicable Peacemaker Equity requirements and any applicable law.
Knowingly providing false information may be taken into account when the Tribunal considers credibility and the final outcome.
Peacemaker Equity will arrange the date, time and method of the hearing.
Parties should ordinarily receive at least 7 days' notice of the hearing unless otherwise agreed.
Unless the Tribunal permits otherwise, all evidence intended to be relied upon should be provided to Peacemaker Equity and the other party at least 7 days before the hearing.
Late evidence may be accepted where fairness requires it, provided the other party is given a reasonable opportunity to respond.
An arbitration will normally be heard by three impartial arbitrators.
One arbitrator will act as the Presiding Arbitrator.
Peacemaker Equity maintains a roster of qualified arbitrators and will appoint them as required.
Where the parties jointly request a particular arbitrator, Peacemaker Equity will attempt to honour that request where reasonably possible.
Every arbitrator must be independent and impartial.
Any relationship or circumstance that could reasonably create a conflict of interest must be disclosed.
An arbitrator may be removed where they:
The hearing is intended to be simple and understandable.
The usual process is:
The Tribunal may change this procedure where necessary, provided both parties are treated fairly.
Every party must be given a reasonable and equal opportunity to be heard.
Peacemaker Equity is intended to be less formal than a public court.
The Tribunal may consider any evidence it believes is relevant, reliable and helpful in determining the truth.
The Tribunal may consider:
The Tribunal determines the weight given to each piece of evidence.
The Claimant carries the responsibility of proving their claim on the balance of probabilities.
A party may call witnesses who have relevant knowledge of the dispute.
First-hand evidence will generally be given greater weight than information repeated from another person.
Witnesses may be questioned by the Tribunal and, where appropriate, by the parties.
All witnesses are expected to tell the truth.
A party may ask another person to assist them, subject to the Tribunal's approval.
Legal representation is not required.
Lawyers and barristers receive no special status or preference before Peacemaker Equity. All parties and representatives are treated equally.
The Tribunal may set reasonable conditions concerning representatives to preserve fairness and the simplicity of the process.
A party cannot prevent proceedings simply by refusing to participate.
Where a party has received reasonable notice but does not attend, the Tribunal may proceed in their absence.
The Tribunal must still consider the available evidence fairly and must not automatically decide in favour of the party who attends.
After hearing the parties and considering the evidence, the Tribunal will deliberate privately.
A majority of the three arbitrators is required for a decision.
The decision will be provided in writing and should explain:
The written award should ordinarily be issued within 30 days of the conclusion of the arbitration unless additional time is reasonably required.
The Tribunal may order any remedy it considers just and equitable within the authority given to it by the parties and applicable law.
This may include:
Where permitted by the Peacemaker Equity Rules, a party dissatisfied with an arbitration decision may apply for a review by a private jury of twelve members.
The Private Court follows the same foundational principles of truth, fairness and Biblical Equity.
The jury will consider the evidence and the arbitration decision and determine the matter by majority.
The jury decision will be final under the Peacemaker Equity process, subject to applicable law.
Peacemaker Equity proceedings are private.
Parties, mediators, arbitrators, jurors, witnesses and representatives must keep confidential the:
This does not prevent disclosure where it is agreed by the parties, reasonably required to enforce an award, or required by applicable law.
Everyone participating in Peacemaker Equity must act respectfully and in good faith.
Abusive, threatening, intimidating or deliberately disruptive behaviour will not be accepted.
The mediator or Tribunal may pause, adjourn or otherwise manage proceedings where necessary to maintain a fair and respectful process.
The purpose of the process is to establish truth and reach a just outcome — not simply to defeat another person.
Biblical foundation: John 8:32; Proverbs 12:22.
A person seeking fairness should themselves have acted fairly and honestly in relation to the dispute.
The conduct of all parties may therefore be considered when determining an equitable remedy.
Biblical foundation: Matthew 18:23–35.
A person asking another to fulfil their obligations must also be willing to fulfil their own.
Biblical foundation: Romans 2:13; John 7:24.
Every person stands equal before the Tribunal.
Wealth, occupation, status or influence must not determine the outcome.
Biblical foundation: Proverbs 24:23; Colossians 3:25.
The Tribunal may consider the true intention, substance and circumstances of an agreement rather than relying only upon technical wording.
Biblical foundation: 2 Corinthians 3:6.
People should act reasonably and diligently when seeking to protect their rights and resolve disputes.
Biblical foundation: Proverbs 10:5; Proverbs 12:24.
Parties must deal honestly with one another and must not deliberately conceal material information.
Biblical foundation: Proverbs 12:22; Luke 8:17.
Justice and mercy should work together.
The Tribunal may consider repentance, accountability, forgiveness and genuine attempts to repair harm when determining an equitable outcome.
Biblical foundation: Micah 6:8; James 2:13.
Where reconciliation is genuinely possible, it should be encouraged before formal judgment.
Biblical foundation: Matthew 5:9; Matthew 18:15–17.
Where possible, the objective is to repair the wrong and restore equity between the parties rather than merely punish wrongdoing.
No set of rules can anticipate every circumstance.
Where these Rules are silent, the Tribunal may give reasonable procedural directions consistent with truth, fairness, impartiality, good faith and Biblical Equity.
Both parties must continue to receive a fair opportunity to be heard.
Peacemaker Equity may be used where the parties have agreed in writing to resolve disputes through the Peacemaker Equity process.
Parties who are already in dispute may also jointly agree to submit their matter to Peacemaker Equity.
The authority of the mediator, Tribunal or jury comes from the agreement of the parties and is subject to applicable law.
Notices, affidavits, evidence and other documents should be provided to the other party and Peacemaker Equity.
Unless otherwise advised, documents may be sent to:
Electronic communication is accepted unless Peacemaker Equity directs otherwise.
Truth. Fairness. Accountability. Reconciliation.
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”
Matthew 5:9
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