This is a recording of a webinar held by Victorian Small Business Commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith on Wednesday 5 February 2025. It provides an overview of the farm debt mediation process.

Did you know that creditors can’t pursue a farm debt in arrears until they’ve satisfied the Victorian Small Business Commissioner that they’ve mediated, or attempted to mediate, in good faith with the farmer in arrears?

This protection is legislated in the Farm Debt Mediation Act 2011, which provides farmers with the right to mediate farm debt.

Mediation provides an equitable opportunity for farmers and creditors to sit down together and develop a workable solution to resolve farm debt disputes.

Hear from Susan Marvin, chief of the Florida Dispute Resolution Center as she provides a lot of general information about mediation, certification, and training.