65. Appeals from decision of Rural Fire Mediator---(1) Any party to
 any dispute, difference, doubt, or other uncertainty who is dissatisfied
 with a decision of a Mediator pursuant to section 64 of this Act in
 relation to any levy or determination under section 45 [or section 46]
 of this Act may, within one month after notice of the decision has been
 given to him, appeal in writing setting out the grounds of the appeal to
 a [District Court] presided over by a [District Court Judge].

   (2) All appeals to a Court under this section shall be by way of
 originating application in accordance with the rules of the Court.

   (3) The Court may, if good and sufficient grounds are shown to it,
 waive any failure to set out the grounds of the appeal on such terms and
 conditions as the Court thinks fit.

   (4) The Court may confirm, vary, or reverse the decision of the
 Mediator.

   (5) The decision of the Court shall be final and conclusive.

       In subs. (1) the words ``or section 46'' were substituted for the
     former words by s. 18 (g) of the Fire Services Amendment Act 1986;
     and the references to a District Court and a District Court Judge
     were substituted respectively for references to a Magistrate's Court
     and a Magistrate by s. 18 (2) of the District Courts Amendment Act
     1979.