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Threat Of Rail Strikes Averted

"The agreement with Queensland Rail (QR) will start being drafted on Monday after nearly a month of conciliation."

Rail Strike Still Going Ahead

"Queensland Rail (QR) and the unions have agreed in principle to enter conciliation to stave off next week's potentially crippling train strikes."

Restorative Justice Review

"Members of Papua New Guinea's Restorative Justice Team visited the Parramatta Justice Precinct last week to learn about advances in crime prevention."

First Science, Technology & Intellectual Property Center Inauguration

It has been reported that Australia's first science, technology & intellectual property center will be inaugurated on the 26th November.

Mediation For Native Title System

Attorney-General Robert McClelland has reported that the Federal Court of Australia will use its ADR experience for managing negotiated settlements.

Institute Of Arbitrators & Mediators Australia (IAMA)

This web page provides coverage of an IAMA conference from April 2008 and also has a quick video.