About the AMDRAS Board

HISTORY of AMDRAS BOARD

Foundations: The MSB & NMAS

The Mediator Standards Board (MSB) was established in 2008 to support and promote high standards by mediators and to enhance the quality of mediation services in Australia.
The MSB was responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS).

Evolution: The NMAS Review

A review of the NMAS, undertaken by independent consultants and involving extensive, national stakeholder consultation, was completed in 2022. This review saw the MSB develop AMDRAS which replaced  NMAS on the 1st July 2024 with a 12 month transition period.

You can read more about the review here.

Beyond 2024: The Future of AMDRAS

As part of this change a vote at a Special General Meeting changed the name of the Board from the Mediator Standards Board to the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS) Board. This change aligns the name of the board and the standards they administer.

– Find out more about the AMDRAS Board

The Purpose of the AMDRAS Board

The purpose of the AMDRAS Board is to advance and enhance the integrity and consistency of mediation and non-determinative dispute resolution services and training in Australia for the public interest.

The AMDRAS Board is charged with achieving this purpose. The Board consists of elected and nominated Directors with diverse mediation and dispute resolution experience as well as academic and training backgrounds. Each of the Directors support the Board in delivering the following core activities :

    1. Developing, maintaining and amending the national system for the training, accreditation, practice standards and registration of mediators and dispute resolution practitioners.
    2. Supporting, complementing and encouraging members in their efforts to meet their objectives under the AMDRAS Standards.
    3. Ensuring the training and accreditation of mediators and dispute resolution practitioners continue to develop.
    4. Maintaining records relating to registered practitioners accredited under the AMDRAS and facilitating access to registered practitioners.
    5. Any other activities necessary to the fulfilment of the Purpose of the Board.

To find out more about the AMDRAS Board and its purpose, visit the AMDRAS Constitution & Key Documents

Meet the Current AMDRAS Board