Review of International Arbitration Act 1974
On 21 November 2008, the Attorney-General announced a review of the International Arbitration Act 1974. This Act regulates international arbitration in Australia.
The objects of the review are to consider whether the Act should be amended to:
- ensure it provides a comprehensive and clear framework governing international arbitration in Australia
- improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the arbitral process while respecting the fundamental consensual basis of arbitration, and
- consider whether to adopt ‘best-practice’ developments in national arbitral law from overseas.
As part of the review, the Attorney-General's Department is seeking submissions on the issues raised in a submission paper outlining areas for review. Submissions on the discussion paper are sought by 16 January 2009.
Comments and submissions
Comments and submissions may be emailed to: iaa.review@ag.gov.au
Comments and submissions may also be mailed or faxed to:
Stephen Bouwhuis
Office of International Law
Attorney-General’s Department
Robert Garran Offices
3-5 National Circuit
BARTON ACT 2600
Facsimile: (02) 6250 5931
