Mediation resources
Overview
Farm Debt Mediation Forms
Below are approved Farm Debt Mediation Forms, which can be downloaded if required.
- Creditor-initiated Farm Debt Mediation
- Notice of Intended Creditor-initiated Mediation
- Application for Exemption Certificate
- Request for Documents Relevant to Farm Debt Mediation
- Intake Agreement for Farm Debt Mediation
- Farmer-initiated Farm Debt Mediation
- Notice of Intended Farmer-initiated Mediation
- Application for Prohibition Certificate
- Application for internal review of decision
Farm Debt Mediation Flowcharts
- Process Diagram 1: Creditor-initiated mediation where farmer elects to mediate
- Process Diagram 2: Farmer-initiated mediation where loans are not in default
- Process Diagram 3: Farmer-initiated mediation where loans are in default
- Process Diagram 4: Farmer declines to mediate
- Process Diagram 5: Creditor fails to enter mediation and farmers loans are in default
Please note: These diagrams do not meet minimum accessibility requirements. If you have difficulty viewing them please contact the RAA on 1800 678 593 or email rural.assist@raa.nsw.gov.au for assistance.
Preparing for a Farm Debt Mediation
- Issues to discuss at intake meeting or teleconference
- Farm Debt Mediation videos
- Intake Agreement
- Optional preparation worksheet
- Obligation to mediate in good faith
- Request documents through the mediator
- What do Mediation Agreements look like?
- Cooling off period statement
- Quick checklist for farmers
- Satisfactory mediation
Support services
- NSW Rural Financial Counselling Service
- Find a Solicitor
- Find an Accountant
- Support for farmers
- Mental health support information