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A legislative framework for the NSW Small Business Commissioner

This week the New South Wales Government released a consultation paper on the proposed powers for its small business commission...

Abriel v Australian Guarantee Corporation Ltd [2000]

Abriel v Australian Guarantee Corporation Ltd [2000] FCA 1198"Trade practices - unconscionable conduct - application to avoid compromise - claims of unconscionable conduct not supported by evidence"

Australian Competition And Consumer Commission (ACCC) V Lux Oty Ltd And Dennis Podger

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIAACCC V Lux Pty Ltd [2001] FCA 600"Practice and procedure - mediation - party seeking revocation of order for mediaiton - whether a continuance of mediation order a...

Judges Set To Lead Appropriate Dispute Resolution

"Appropriate dispute resolution (ADR) will be enshrined in Victoria’s courts with a proposed law confirming that judges have the power to lead mediation in civil cases to resolve disputes more quickly and cheaply, Deputy Premier and Attorney-Ge...

Victorian Judges To Resolve With ADR

"The Judicial Resolution Conference Bill puts beyond doubt that alternative dispute resolution techniques such as mediation are a core function of judicial office, deputy Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls said."

Judges Set To Lead Appropriate Dispute Resolution

"Appropriate dispute resolution (ADR) will be enshrined in Victoria’s courts with a proposed law confirming that judges have the power to lead mediation in civil cases to resolve disputes more quickly and cheaply, Deputy Premier and Attorney-Ge...

"Fair Work Bill" Has Power To Mediate

This article discusses the ramifications of the "Fair Work Bill" including power to mediate.

Australian Legislation on Mediation

A comprehensive list of Mediation Legislation in Australia with links to various Acts, Rules and Directives.

National Mediator Accreditation System

Who Can Refer to, or, Conduct Mediation?

A compendium of Australian legislative provisions covering referral to mediation and accrediation of mediators.Produced in August 2004 by the National Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Council.