Dispute Resolution in Australia: Cases, Commentary and Materials Fifth Edition

This Fifth Edition of Dispute Resolution in Australia: Cases, Commentary and Materials confirms the establishment of dispute resolution as a significant part of the community, business and legal landscapes in Australia. From neighbourhood disputes through to commercial and corporate dispute management and the administration of justice, dispute resolution plays a critical role in resolving differences between people, organisations and even states. The rise of industry schemes and corporate engagement in dispute resolution is evidence of its importance as a “first-stop” solution before resorting to the courts. 

This new edition brings the law up-to-date and features:

• More of a focus on party self-determination in mediation and Australia becoming a signatory to the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation;
• More commentary and materials on the increasing role of restorative justice in the criminal jurisdiction;
• New material reflecting the 2019 Australian Law Reform Commission Inquiry into family law, the Australian Human Rights Commission’s “Respect@Work” Report and the establishment of the National Sports Tribunal;
• New commentary and materials on the rise of online dispute resolution because of the Covid-19 pandemic and how that single event will shape the future of online dispute resolution; and
• The new International Council for Online Dispute Resolution Standards.

The Fifth Edition of Dispute Resolution in Australia: Cases, Commentary and Materials is an invaluable resource for students, practitioners and those in business providing practical guidance and analysis in the area of conflict management and dispute resolution.

This Fifth Edition of Dispute Resolution in Australia: Cases, Commentary and Materials confirms the establishment of dispute resolution as a significant part of the community, business and legal landscapes in Australia. From neighbourhood disputes through to commercial and corporate dispute management and the administration of justice, dispute resolution plays a critical role in resolving differences between people, organisations and even states. The rise of industry schemes and corporate engagement in dispute resolution is evidence of its importance as a “first-stop” solution before resorting to the courts. 

This new edition brings the law up-to-date and features:

• More of a focus on party self-determination in mediation and Australia becoming a signatory to the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation;
• More commentary and materials on the increasing role of restorative justice in the criminal jurisdiction;
• New material reflecting the 2019 Australian Law Reform Commission Inquiry into family law, the Australian Human Rights Commission’s “Respect@Work” Report and the establishment of the National Sports Tribunal;
• New commentary and materials...
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