Dispute Resolution Methods (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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10 questions from this quiz
What percentage of civil cases proceed to final hearing or trial?
What percentage of civil cases proceed to final hearing or trial?
Fewer than 5%
What is the mediator's primary role in mediation?
What is the mediator's primary role in mediation?
Facilitate discussion between parties
How many hearing days did judicial mediation save in the Supreme Court in 2021-22?
How many hearing days did judicial mediation save in the Supreme Court in 2021-22?
1035 days
What was the total settlement amount in the Milly Yeoman case?
What was the total settlement amount in the Milly Yeoman case?
$20 million
How does a conciliator differ from a mediator?
How does a conciliator differ from a mediator?
Suggests options & has specialist knowledge
What is the threshold for automatic arbitration of small claims in the Magistrates' Court?
What is the threshold for automatic arbitration of small claims in the Magistrates' Court?
$10,000 or less
What is an arbitrator's decision called?
What is an arbitrator's decision called?
An arbitral award
When may mediation/conciliation be inappropriate?
When may mediation/conciliation be inappropriate?
History of violent/threatening behaviour
Who makes the final decision in mediation and conciliation?
Who makes the final decision in mediation and conciliation?
The parties themselves
What is a key weakness of mediation/conciliation?
What is a key weakness of mediation/conciliation?
Terms may be difficult to enforce