Conciliation conference
A confidential meeting can be arranged where the commissioner or delegate will help both parties to reach an agreement. You don’t need to be represented by a lawyer, but you can choose to if you think it’s necessary.
At the conference:
- you'll be asked to explain the nature and intent of your business
- the other party will express their concerns
- the delegate will help you reach an agreement.
At the end of the conference the delegate will either:
- make a decision on your application
- ask that you both attend a hearing.
Hearing
More formal than a conciliation conference, a hearing is where all parties put forward evidence for the commissioner or delegate to consider. Then a decision is made.
In special circumstances, the commissioner or delegate could refer your application to the Licensing Court.
