COST-EFFECTIVE DISPUTE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Mediation provides the chance that everyday people will resolve conflict and move on with minimal financial and emotional pain. Dispute Mediations is based in Brisbane and available for mediation services covering commercial, business, family, relationships, workplace, organisations, neighbour and community disputes.
PHONE CONFERENCE mediations are only a last resort if IN-PERSON or ONLINE VIDEO (e.g. ZOOM) mediation formats are not possible. A mediation can be conducted as a single mediation (one mediator) or a co-mediation session (two mediators).
The standard mediation session takes 3-4 hours (half a day). Most mediations are solved within this time frame and with one mediator. However, for longer mediations, a session can be extended if required. Our mediators can travel to any location in Australia and to on-site locations related to the dispute if required.
COMPARE: MEDIATION COSTS VS LEGAL COSTS
The table below compares the costs of the mediation alternative against the potential costs of the legal pathway.
| MEDIATION | LEGAL PATHWAY | |
|---|---|---|
| Half Day | From $600 - $800 - each party | |
| Full Day | From $900 - $1,500 - each party | $3,000 - $6,000 - each party excluding court fees (this is only a portion of total costs of this pathway) |
| Prep & Attendance | Intake Session $125 - $300 - each party | |
| Waiting Period | From 1 - 2 weeks | First date approx. 2 months - trial date 12 months - 2 years |
| Highlights | Able to move forward - minimum damage to relationships and situation : | Unable to move forward - maximum damage to relationships and situation : |
| - Cost effective | - Expensive | |
| - Tends not to escalation | - Tends towards escalation | |
| - 79% resolution achieved both party's agreement | - Resolution achieved by an adjudicator | |
| - Empowering both parties equally | - Disempowering especially to weakest or poorest party | |
| - Fairest outcome because it is the party's solution | - May or may not be fair outcome | |
| - Often leads to enduring relationships | - Mostly leads to further division of relationship between parties |
FEES
Many mediations can be resolved in one 3-4 hour session. If more time is required, the session can be extended on the same day if space is available, or reconvene at a later date.
THIS IS WHERE YOU START!
INTAKE - INFORMATION GATHERING CALL
Each party will participate separately in the intake interview session for a mediation session to take place. This is where information is gathered about each person and the issues that need resolving as well as explaining and answering any questions about the mediation.
Intake Option 1
45 min - 1 hour interview session by phone with each party separately on a day prior to the day of the mediation session.
Cost:
$200 per party (plus GST)
Intake Option 2*
45 min - 1 hour interview session with each party separately on the day of mediation session at the mediation venue. (I.e. conducted prior to the mediation session
Cost: Intake is included in total cost (forms part of the 4-hour session)
* NOTE* Intake Option 2 may not be suitable for some mediations due to it cutting into the session time and or causing the session to be extended at additional cost. Usually Intake Option 1 is the most practical.
SINGLE MEDIATION – SESSION (4 HOURS)
| Item | Description | FEE (EX GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Mediation Session (one mediator) | A mediation session booking is 4 hours. | $1,200 ($600 per party) plus GST |
| Case Review | The Mediator will review the intake material prior to the mediation | |
| Mediation Schedule | Mon-Sat from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm or from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm. | |
| Room hire | ‘4-hour session (not charged if online conference mediation) | $170 plus GST |
| Booking Fee | Non-refundable booking fee required to secure the date. (Note: this is deducted from the total costs) | $300 ($150 per party) plus GST |
| Extension session terms | If a session requires extended time and is able to be extended on the same day, it will be charged at an hourly rate. * | Services $240 per hour ($120 per party) plus GST + Room hire $45 per hour ($22.50 per party) plus GST |
* NOTE: If a mediation cannot be extended on the same day, another date will be scheduled.
CO-MEDIATION – SESSION (4 HOURS)
| Item | Description | FEE (EX GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Mediation Session (two mediators) | A mediation session booking is 4 hours. | $2,400 ($1,200 per party) plus GST |
| Case Review | The Mediator will review the intake material prior to the mediation | |
| Mediation Schedule | Mon-Sat from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm or from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm. | |
| Room hire | ‘4-hour session (not charged if online conference mediation) | $170 plus GST |
| Booking Fee | Non-refundable booking fee required to secure the date. (Note: this is deducted from the total costs) | $300 ($150 per party) plus GST |
| Extension session terms | If a session requires extended time and is able to be extended on the same day, it will be charged at an hourly rate. * | Services $480 per hour ($240 per party) plus GST + Room hire $45 per hour ($22.50 per party) plus GST |
* NOTE: If a mediation cannot be extended on the same day, another date will be scheduled.
travel
- Under 100ks from Brisbane CBD / no additional charge
- Over 100ks from Brisbane CBD / $1.70 per k driven (i.e. there and back) includes accommodation if any
How to pay
Payment Terms
- All prices listed are GST exclusive.
- The above fees include all communications, emails, photocopying and other minor incidentals.
- All fees are paid in advance of the service delivery. We reserve the right to cancel the mediation in the event the funds are not received when due.
- Fees are payable regardless of an agreement being reached.
- Each party is invoiced separately unless alternative arrangements are made in advance.
Refund Conditions
Due to the time allocated of the mediator's schedule as booked for the meditation, in the event that the mediation is cancelled 50% of the total bill costs will be refunded after the deduction of the phone interviews, room hire costs and other associated incidentals if any.
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