I am delighted to present our latest ADC Bulletin, brimming with updates and opportunities designed to enhance your skills and broaden your expertise in the field of dispute resolution. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to our dynamic industry, this Bulletin offers something valuable for everyone.

August 2024 brings two prime opportunities at ADC. Firstly, to advance your dispute resolution career with our renowned Mediation Training & Accreditation program. ADC’s multidisciplinary course prepares you to mediate across diverse business, cultural, and social contexts. Secondly, a warm invitation to contribute to student learning, garner CPD points and network with global experts in the field, we need your help as a volunteer mediators and/or judges for the 8th annual Asia-Pacific Commercial Mediation Competition.

For local government and other public sector professionals, I am thrilled to highlight ADC's Civil Service Conflict Capability Workshops. The need for skilled staff who can de-escalate conflict has never been more critical. I strongly encourage you to learn more and register for these invaluable workshops through the links provided.

I am also excited to share ADC’s 1-Day Expert Determination Masterclass being held in Sydney in late October. Led by the multi-award-winning expert John Rundell, this Masterclass is an unmissable opportunity for senior barristers, solicitors, and accountants.

In a new segment for the ADC Bulletin, we are showcasing the 2024 Australian ADR Award Winners. In this edition ADC is thrilled to highlight the remarkable achievements of Ippei Okazaki, Australia’s Community Mediator of the Year 2024. I encourage you to read about Ippei's inspiring work and his well-deserved Australian ADR Award.

In our commitment to providing thought-provoking content, I draw your attention to our latest insightful article from DLA Piper; Hurdles and Bars to Clear in Competitive Sports: Resolving Disputes in the Court of Arbitration for Sport. With the Olympics upon us, this timely piece explores the Court of Arbitration for Sport's role in high-stakes competitions.

Also in October, I invite you to join ADC in Brisbane (or online!) for the reprisal of our 2019 Australia-India Trade seminar. Reflecting on the deep ties between our two regions, our panel of experts will delve into the dynamic range of legal issues and case law shaping cross-border dispute resolution and what has changed over the past 5 years.

I am confident these opportunities will provide valuable insights and skills to enhance your professional development in the field of dispute resolution. I encourage you to take full advantage of these offerings and look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming events.

Warm Regards,

Deborah

With the increasing use of Expert Determinations in commercial Australia, there are new appointments awaiting those who are prepared. Sharing knowledge with our industry expert John Rundell, and influential course participants, this interactive and ever practical Masterclass discusses how to excel in conducting Expert Determinations. Register Today!

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Conflict levels are high in the community and all levels of Government are impacted. Skilled staff who can facilitate difficult discussions, de-escalate conflict and resolve disputes have never been more important. ADC’s dedicated local government and public sector courses are a must for our civil service.

Find out how ADC training can help your team meet today's challenges. Details and Registration:

Local Government

Federal, State and Territory Public Service

The Australian Disputes Centre provided a tailored 1-day mediation training course to our government department which provided excellent insight into the mediation process, effective communication, formulation of position papers and consideration of mediation strategy. The course provided many extremely helpful tips and suggestions which we can put into practice immediately. The ADC team kept all participants engaged and focussed all day and we have all learned so many valuable new skills. Thank you! –  Rebecca Dalias

The Asia-Pacific Commercial Mediation Competition (APCMC) is off to a sensational start again this year with dozens of international universities registered to compete. Co-hosted by the Australian Disputes Centre and the International Chamber of Commerce, the ADC-ICC APCMC is held online from 24-26 August 2024.

The APCMC Organising Committee is seeking Professional Volunteers who can help with judging and/or mediating the competition rounds. If you are familiar with mock-mediation competitions (or would like to get involved!), passionate about ADR and want to support young and rising leaders of tomorrow, we would love to hear from you.

We need volunteers from multiple time-zones; creating a wonderful networking opportunity for all practitioners. Simply follow this link to tell us about your experience and preferred role in the competition: Professional Volunteers. 

If you have volunteered for APCMC before, please let us know your availability.

As eyes turn to the Paris 2024 Olympic games, addressing disputes on eligibility, contracts, and other sporting disputes becomes an increasingly relevant concern. This article explores the Court of Arbitration for Sport's jurisdiction through two informative case studies, highlighting the importance of a fair and efficient dispute resolution process in the global sporting context. 

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Community Mediator of the Year Ippei Okazaki discusses his 2024 Australian ADR Award, his work conducting mediation workshops in remote First Nations communities, and the potential of ADR outreach in creating space for rebuilding, dialogue and restorative justice.

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From 1 July 2024 there are changes to the mediation accreditation system in Australia. The National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) is transitioning to the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Practitioner Accreditation System (AMDRAS).

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