Booking an ADR conference or meeting
This information refers to booking an appointment for a ‘without prejudice’ conference, case management conference or joint experts meeting to be chaired by the ADR Registrar.
The ADR Registrar’s mediation calendar is now available online. It’s updated regularly throughout the day as bookings are made.
The calendar allows parties to see the ADR Registrar’s availability online and liaise with other parties to arrange a suitable date.
Bookings are allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
Please note:
The ADR Registrar’s availability can be easily determined in the calendar by selecting ‘Week’ view.
Bookings and tentative bookings outside of Brisbane are marked clearly in the calendar.
Tentative bookings are held for a period of time determined by the ADR Registrar.
Usually there are two conferences a day starting at 10am and 2pm, with 2.5 hours assigned to each conference.
You may book a conference for longer or shorter periods if necessary, and arrange to vary start times.
During high-demand periods, three conferences may be held per day, starting at 10am, 12pm and 2pm. The ADR Registrar will advise when this is available.
The ADR Registrar will travel to any regional centres or sites as required.
Parties are expected to attend a without prejudice conference chaired by the ADR Registrar in person, unless the ADR Registrar has given permission for a person or party to attend remotely by video or telephone conference. Circumstances when the permission may be granted to attend the conference remotely are available here
To make a booking for a conference, send a booking request via email using the following recommended format. (Attach the emails from the other parties agreeing to the mediation.)
CONFERENCE BOOKING REQUEST
To: steven.adams@justice.qld.gov.au
Cc: All Active Parties
MATTER NAME AND NUMBER ..........................................................................
DATE TIME AND PLACE REQUESTED ..............................................................
ESTIMATED TIME OF CONFERENCE ................................................................