(1)  In this regulation –

dispute resolution means conciliation, mediation and other forms of consensual dispute resolution.

(2)  For the purposes of section 167(1)(b) of the Act, arbitration proceedings in which –

(a) the arbitrator is not required to apply the rules of evidence; and

(b) knowledge of Australian law is not essential –

are prescribed as a kind of arbitration proceedings in relation to which an Australian-registered foreign lawyer may provide legal services (including appearances).

(3)  For the purposes of section 167(1)(d) of the Act, all forms of dispute resolution are prescribed as kinds of dispute resolution in relation to which an Australian-registered foreign lawyer may provide legal services, except to the extent to which –

(a) the provisions of other legislation applying to dispute resolution; or

(b) the requirements of a body responsible for dispute resolution; or

(c) the provisions of a contract that provides for dispute resolution –

restrict participation in dispute resolution to persons of a specified class that does not include Australian-registered foreign lawyers.