LS U3 AoS 2 - Conciliation

What is the purpose of today's lesson?

• To analyze the historical development of civil justice systems

• To understand the purposes and appropriateness of conciliation used as a method to resolve civil disputes

• To critique the effectiveness of international law in civil disputes

• To study the psychological impact of civil disputes on individuals

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main Alternative Dispute Resolution methods?

• Mediation

• Conciliation

• Arbitration

• Judicial Determination

One of the roles of a conciliator in dispute resolution is?

• To provide legally binding solutions

• To enforce court decisions

• To suggest possible options to resolve the dispute

• To represent one of the disputing parties

One of the ways that conciliation differs from mediation is... ?

• Conciliation always involves lawyers, whereas mediation does not

• Conciliation decisions are binding, whereas mediation decisions are not

• Conciliators can influence outcomes, whereas mediators do not offer solutions

• Mediators can enforce terms of settlement, whereas conciliators cannot

Which of the following is true about the formality of conciliation?

• It is a formal process with strict legal procedures

• It often involves lawyers and legal representatives

• It is typically an informal process

• It always results in legally binding agreements

Which organisations primarily use conciliation in Victoria?

• Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)

• Community Legal Centres

• Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV)

• Victorian Legal Aid

Which court or tribunal can order parties to attend conciliation as a compulsory part of its proceedings?

• Magistrates' Court

• County Court and Supreme Court

• VCAT

• CAV

What is the primary dispute resolution method utilized by CAV?

• Mediation

• Arbitration

• Judicial Determination

• Conciliation

Which courts have the power to order parties to attend conciliation?

• Magistrates' Court and County Court and Supreme Court

• VCAT and CAV

• High Court

• Federal Court

Which scenario is considered appropriate for conciliation?

• When there is a history of violent behavior

• When parties want a binding result to their dispute

• When a relationship needs to be maintained between an employer and their employee

• When there is a gross imbalance of power