How much does workplace mediation cost?
Mediations Australia charges $2,200 + GST for a half-day workplace mediation or $3,800 + GST for a full day. The standard fee covers two parties and includes an intake session with each party and the mediation session. Each extra party is $500 + GST; travel is quoted separately. Group or team facilitation is quoted on request.
Key takeaway
Workplace mediation with Mediations Australia costs $2,200 + GST ($2,420 including GST) for a half day or $3,800 + GST ($4,180) for a full day. That is a total for two parties, not per person, and includes an intake session with each party plus the mediation session. Each additional party is $500 + GST.
Prices at a glance
Workplace mediation pricing
| Option | Fee | Including GST |
|---|---|---|
| Half day | $2,200 + GST | $2,420 |
| Full day | $3,800 + GST | $4,180 |
| Each additional party | $500 + GST | $550 |
Standard pricing covers two parties and includes an intake session with each party and the mediation session. Prices are totals for the engagement, not per person. Intake with each additional participating party remains included.
Travel is extra and quoted separately. Group or team facilitation is quoted on request.
Half day or full day?
The difference is the length of the mediation session. A half day suits many two-person disputes where the issues are reasonably contained. A full day gives more time where there are several issues, a longer history, or where the mediator expects to work with participants separately for part of the session. We recommend an option after the suitability conversation, and you can ask why.
What the fee includes
- Two parties as standard.
- An intake session with each party, held separately, before the mediation.
- The mediation session itself (half day or full day).
Prices are engagement totals. They are not per-person rates, and they do not depend on whether a joint session or separate-room format is used.
Extra parties and travel
Each additional participating party is $500 + GST ($550 including GST), and intake with that party is still included.
| Parties | Half day | Full day |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (standard) | $2,200 + GST | $3,800 + GST |
| 3 | $2,700 + GST | $4,300 + GST |
| 4 | $3,200 + GST | $4,800 + GST |
Travel is extra and quoted separately, so you will know the figure before you book.
Group and team facilitation
Where a dispute involves a whole team or a larger group, the work is designed differently from two-party mediation: commissioning scope, intake, session design and follow-up all depend on the group. Group and team facilitation is quoted on request rather than priced as the standard fee plus extra parties.
Comparing quotes across the market
When comparing providers, compare the full scope rather than a headline session fee. Check how many parties are included, whether intake is included, the session format and length, whether GST is included, and how travel is charged. The figures on this page are Mediations Australia's fees, not an industry-wide average.
Who pays?
Payment arrangements are agreed for each matter. Most workplace mediations are paid for by the employer, but that is not automatic. Whoever pays, the mediator remains independent of all participants and does not take instructions about the outcome.
See how the process works on our workplace mediation page.
Questions & answers
Workplace Mediation Cost — frequently asked
How much does workplace mediation cost?+
Mediations Australia charges $2,200 + GST ($2,420) for a half-day workplace mediation or $3,800 + GST ($4,180) for a full day. The fee covers two parties and includes an intake session with each party and the mediation session. Each extra party is $500 + GST; travel is quoted separately.
Who pays for workplace mediation?+
Payment arrangements are agreed for each matter and are not automatically split equally. Most often the employer pays. Whoever pays, the mediator stays independent of all participants.
Does the fee include intake?+
Yes. Standard pricing includes an intake session with each party as well as the mediation session.
Are prices per person?+
No. Standard fees are totals for the engagement and cover two parties. Each additional party is $500 + GST ($550).
What if there are more than two parties?+
Each additional party is $500 + GST, and intake with that party is included. For example, three parties would be $2,700 + GST for a half day or $4,300 + GST for a full day, before any travel. Group or team facilitation is quoted on request.
Is travel included?+
No. Travel is extra and quoted separately.
Related guides & services
Ready to resolve this?
Book a free initial consultation and we'll explain how mediation applies to your situation.
Book a Free Consultation →