A series of articles on mediation in Australia.
The Australian Dispute Resolution Research Network’s recent four-part series by Dr. Peter Condliffe, Past-Chair of the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS) Board explores the evolution of mediation in Australia and its growing influence in the global dispute resolution community. The following article provides a summary and links to this four-part series.
Under AMDRAS all RMABs have automatically been transferred to be Recognised Accreditation Providers (RAPs).
However that does not authorise them to accredit under AMDRAS until they have completed the application form confirming that they have the systems and processes in place to meet their obligations under AMDRAS. Application forms have to be submitted and approved by the 30th June 2025. View this article to access the form and other resources to support your aion.
The AMDRAS Board has been very concerned to hear the news of the closure of the CJC and as such has written a letter of support to the Director of the CJC, and the corresponding government department, to reiterate the importance and value of this service.
To date, the decision to defund this service remains unchanged and all Community Justice Centres in NSW will be closed by 1 July 2025. Sign the petition to support this community service.
A note from the Chair A somewhat belated welcome to 2025! Since our last newsletter, there have been a number of changes to the AMDRAS Board, with former Chairs Peter Condliffe and Christopher Boyle, along with Linda Kochanski leaving us at November's AGM by operation...
Later this year, the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) will become the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS). Why the change? What does it mean for lawyer-mediators and the legal profession?
