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Review of International Arbitration Act 1974

The Attorney-General's Department would like to thank contributors for their participation in the review process. Your consideration of these issues is greatly appreciated.

The Attorney-General's Department is presently reviewing submissions received in response to the discussion paper. Submissions are generally available below and this page will be updated to reflect future developments in the process.

If you have any difficulties downloading any of the documents on this page, please contact: iaa.review@ag.gov.au.

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. 

Comments and submissions