Disputes Tribunal booklet [pdf, 574 KB]
Disputes Tribunal When you need help to settle a dispute 2 What is the Disputes Tribunal? The Disputes Tribunal is a quick and inexpensive way to settle disputes. The Disputes Tribunal isn’t like a formal court. A lawyer can’t represent you in the hearing and there are no judges. Each hearing is run by a referee, who will encourage both sides to reach agreement. If they can’t, the referee makes a decision. This decision is binding (you have to follow it). The Tribunal