Victorian Numbered Acts Victorian Numbered Acts(1) A farmer who is given a notice under section 8 may, within 21 days from the date the notice was given, notify the creditor in writing that the farmer requests mediation concerning the farm debt involved.
(2) A farmer to whom notice has not been given under section 8 and who is liable for a farm debt may notify a creditor in writing that the farmer requests mediation concerning the farm debt.
(3) A farmer is not required to be in default before making a request under subsection (2).
(4) A request for mediation made by a farmer under subsection (1) or (2) may be in the form approved by the Secretary.
(5) If a farmer requests mediation under subsection (1) or (2) but subsequently refuses to mediate, the creditor may apply to the Small Business Commissioner under section 15 for the issue of an exemption certificate.