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CONTENTS:
Word from the CEO
Thought Leadership
ADR Awards Nominations
Shades of Blue Gala Dinner
Mediation Training
Conflict Resolution Training
Update
Venue Hire
Word from the CEO
Welcome to our June edition of the ADC Bulletin. It is Awards’ season and an opportunity for us all to catch our breath, and reflect on the tremendous contributions that you and others have made over the past year to excellence in the field of ADR.
Many of you will already be focussed on completing your nominations in these 4th annual Australian ADR Awards. Others may still be considering nominating. I encourage you all to get involved in recognising the individuals and the teams that contribute so much to the lives of so many people every day. Check details of the 17 Award categories for 2019, and make submissions for yourself, a colleague, or a team via the ADC website HERE.
Please Save the Date – 9 August 2019 – and book your table for the Shades of Blue, Australian ADR Awards Gala Dinner, to celebrate the achievements of all nominees in 2019. The ADR Awards dinner is a fabulous night of great food, entertainment and company. We will keep you updated on what is in store this year, but for now I encourage you to book early via the ADC website HERE!
On 30 May 2019, ADC and Territorians were honoured to have The Hon. Chief Justice Michael Grant open our 2019 Supreme Court series, with his thought provoking ADR Address in Darwin. My thanks to Grant CJ for his insightful comments, and to the many Parliamentarians, lawyers, government officials, academics, indigenous leaders and students who attended this important event.
In 2019, ADC continues its mission in passionately promoting ADR across Australia and internationally. It is a privilege to be expanding our Mediation & Conflict Resolution courses in regional centres during 2019, including the upcoming Cairns and Alice Springs programs.
Coming up in July, ADC turns its dispute resolution lens on the Abrahamic faiths. What is the role of ADR? What more can we be doing? This Panel Event will be simulcast nationally. Please join our faith leaders in discussing issues central to community cohesion and global peace.
The ADC Bulletin has not traditionally included an ‘industry moves’ section. However, with three industry leaders recently announcing that they are stepping down from their respective roles, I would like to extend my personal thanks for their significant contributions to ADR in Australia, New Zealand and internationally. Alex Baykitch has recently stepped down as President of ACICA, with Brenda Horrigan being appointed into that role. Deborah Hart (AMINZ) and Fiona Hollier (Resolution Institute) have each recently announced that they will be leaving their roles as CEO’s within a few months. My warm thanks to Alex, Deborah and Fiona for their support, collaboration and friendship over many years. While hopefully they are not moving too far afield, they will each be missed from their important roles in the ADR industry. My congratulations, and a warm welcome to Brenda as President of ACICA.
As part of its Thought Leadership initiatives, ADC has been researching how technology can best support the practise of ADR. We have also been looking at the complex challenges of environmental disputes and the opportunities for more effective ADR mechanisms. I am thrilled to bring you our research findings on both these topics in this edition of the Bulletin.
Best Regards,
Deborah Lockhart
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Nominations are
open until 5.00pm,
14 June 2019 (AEST).
Nominate Today!
The Australian ADR Awards 2019
Enjoy national and international recognition by nominating today in Australia’s 4th Annual Dispute Resolution Awards. The Awards are open to all Australian citizens and permanent residents, and Australia-based DR teams.
The Australian ADR Awards recognise both individual and team excellence in the area of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Reflecting the tremendous work that you, your colleagues, and your dispute resolution group have undertaken over the past year, we encourage you to make your submissions early, and be part of this industry-wide opportunity to celebrate excellence in both the Australian (domestic) and international contexts. Details and nomination forms for the 17 Awards categories are available on the ADC website HERE.
Shades of Blue – Australian ADR Awards Gala Dinner
On the 9th August 2019, the industry celebrates at the ADR Awards Gala Dinner. Please book early for what is guaranteed to be a spectacular and vibrant night in Shades of Blue at The Australian Golf Club. Please see the website for TICKETS.
The Interaction Between the Courts and Alternative (or Assisted) Dispute Resolution
The Hon. Chief Justice Michael Grant
Launching the Northern Territory’s Supreme Court ADR Address series on 30 May 2019, the Honourable Chief Justice Michael Grant discussed ‘The Interaction between the Courts and Alternative (or Assisted) Dispute Resolution’. Chief Justice Grant brought an insightful perspective to the ever-expanding relationship between ADR processes and the courts, with a uniquely NT frame. With the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations expected to reach majority in the NT by 2040, Grant CJ highlighted that this shifting demographic will require significant development in culturally appropriate ADR processes. One can anticipate that the Courts will be at the forefront of these changes.
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Our commitment: Mediation Training in Indigenous Communities
At the Australian Disputes Centre, we are committed to promoting the strength and importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms across Australia. In line with this mission, we provide ADR training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities throughout Australia, with the core vision of enhancing access to justice, and promoting timely, cost effective and culturally appropriate dispute resolution.
ADC’s courses have been specifically tailored to provide training that incorporates an indigenous lens, in order to accommodate the different values, cultures and traditions of ATSI communities, while also addressing cross-cultural factors and power imbalances that can lead to unresolved conflict.
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Speakers Panel clockwise from top-left:
Peter McQueen, Jo Delaney, Greg Laughton SC and Daisy Mallett
International Arbitration in Practice
On 21 March 2019, ADC proudly hosted a comprehensive ‘how to’ seminar on International Commercial Arbitration in Practice in collaboration with ACICA and colleagues from around Australia. Due to the multi-jurisdictional nature of modern disputes, the uptake of Arbitration is growing, and it will often at the forefront of the ADR mechanisms being used, particularly in areas such as trade, construction and maritime disputes. This stimulating event was attended nationwide by over 150 barristers, solicitors, mediators and aspiring arbitrators.
The prestigious Speakers’ Panel included Australian Arbitrator of the Year 2018, Peter McQueen; Jo Delaney, Partner at Baker McKenzie; Daisy Mallett, Partner at King a Wood Mallesons, and Greg Laughton SC from 13 Wentworth Selborne Chambers. James Morrison, Counsel at ACICA deftly MC’d our Panel and online questions from around Australia.
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Online Dispute Resolution and the way of the future: eHearings, eArbitrations and more
The impact of technology to different areas of Dispute Resolution and Litigation practice cannot be denied. The interest in technology, and increasing reliance on technological solutions is well-documented, there is limited information available as to how technology is used on a day-to-day basis by ADR practitioners. There is also a gap in the literature onhow technology is used to address the needs of specific practice areas, particularly dispute resolution.
In line with ADC's 'Thought Leadership’, we sought to close these gapsthrough this report. Learn more about online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platforms such as eHearing, eArbitration and online evidence presentation services. Read More »
Contact us to find out more about:
- ADC’s case management processes
- ADC’s managed Trust Accounting to facilitate security of costs.
ADC's Case Management Guidelines
For over 33 years, ADC has been helping commercial Australia thrive through independent, timely and cost-effective dispute resolution processes. ADC’s Dispute Resolution Clauses and Guidelines are used in commercial contracts every day across Australia and are freely available on the website. ADC quickly and effectively manages disputes referred to it; appointing appropriate ADR practitioners with the requisite experience.
To see ADC’s current Guidelines CLICK HERE »
Coming up in July:
Dispute Resolution within the Abrahamic Faiths
Effective dispute resolution is a cornerstone of intra-faith and inter-faith community cohesion. From the backyard, to the challenges of the Middle East and beyond, join our panellists from the Abrahamic faiths in discussing:
- What can we learn from others of Abrahamic faiths?
- What works well? What are the concerns, sensitivities, challenges?
- What is the role of ADR in faith disputes?
- How can ADR help bridge faith divides?
- What more can dispute resolution professionals do to support faith communities?
Stay tuned for full details of this important event being held live in Sydney and simulcast around Australia.
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Looking for National or
International Conferences?
Find lists and links on the ADC website HERE »
Internationally recognised Mediation training & Accreditation
Join ADC’s flagship mediation course near you or call us to discuss in-house training.
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Upskilling; Conflict Capability
Effectively resolving conflict is essential for business and personal success. Make a difference to your organisation and career with ADC’s Conflict Resolution & ADR training:
Environmental Disputes & the Role of ADR
Environmental disputes can present complex challenges to the parties and to ADR practitioners. How can ADR processes be tailored to better meet the needs of the parties? What can we learn from overseas experience? ADC’s Thought Leadership review looks at several international examples, including Indonesia and New Zealand, and discusses potential opportunities for dispute resolution practitioners to consider alternative, ‘ADR’ mechanisms.
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Booking Mediations, Arbitrations, Meetings?
We encourage you to secure your dates early at ADC.
t: 61 2 9239 0700 e: info@disputescentre.com.au
Some of the great reasons for booking rooms at ADC:
- Custom designed ADR rooms
- Central CBD location – just a block to Wynyard and to Martin Place
- Plenty of natural light
- Spacious, central hub
- Excellent room flow
- Complimentary WiFi, expresso coffee, tea & snacks
- Weekends and extended hours easy to arrange
- Friendly, professional staff
- ADC is a not-for-profit – your use of the rooms supports the organisation in its objectives for advancing ADR
Australian Disputes Centre
Level 16, 1 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000
P: 61 2 9239 0700 F: 61 2 9223 7053
E: info@disputescentre.com.au