The ‘big’ place for small claims: an enquiry into the importance and ongoing role of Australia’s tribunals

by Gigi Lockhart, Solicitor, DLA Piper and Mri Shankarla, Graduate, DLA Piper Introduction Despite lacking a precise or agreed definition[1] (beyond that it is not a court) tribunals have long maintained their status as significant and unique institutions in the Australian legal landscape. In Australia, tribunals exist dichotomously at both the Commonwealth and State or Territory levels and as such, hold varied powers and functions. For instance, Commonwealth tribunals [...]

A comparative study on the recent development of international arbitration between Hong Kong and Australia in the past decade

by Grace Wong Wing Huen[1] Introduction This article aims to build upon and update a comparative study conducted in 2014, ‘International Commercial Arbitration in Asia: Hong Kong, Australia and India Compared’ by Jack Wright Nelson, by examining the recent developments of international arbitration in Hong Kong and Australia. Through considering historical contexts and key areas of difference in jurisdictions, Nelson posits Hong Kong as a “Tier 1 international arbitration hub” due to a supportive government and judiciary, characterised by [...]

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