Legal updates
Was an adjudication response a commencement of proceedings within the Act (Vic)? >>
Does judicial review of an adjudication determination form an integral part of the adjudication process for the purpose of staying related proceedings according to the Act (NT)? >>
If and to what extent does the court have jurisdiction to review adjudication decisions made under the Act (Qld)? >>
Thanks to Kevin Broadley, Elizabeth Yao and Annika Dreesmann, Freehills Litigation Group for pro bono assistance under the Freehills Foundation.
Leadership in the context of conflict
 Reviewing Eye of the Storm Leadership, John Sautelle writes that Peter Adler provides “a thought-provoking, engaging and at times inspirational read".
- Read the review >>
- Read a chapter of the book >>
Environmental ADR
The public interest in environmental disputes requires transparency and "reference to environmental touchstones" writes Kelly Casey. "ADR must, if it is to echo the greater movement towards a position of environmental equity, embrace good faith.” >>
Published courtesy of the Lawbook Company.
Research into Victorian court mediation
The Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies has been commissioned to research mediation in the Supreme Court and County Court of Victoria. Mediator and lawyer focus groups will be held 14-15 July. >>
Nonviolent communication (NVC) in mediation
 Ike Lasater, US trial lawyer, mediator and NVC practitioner writes about "accreted" mediation — mediating the substance of the dispute from initial contact. >>
Ike is offering two workshops in Brisbane and Hobart, May. Practice transforming conflict into easeful, connected conversations. >>
- About NVC >>
National Mediation Conference
Transforming the landscape
10-12 September, Perth
Visit the website for the provisional program and information about the keynote speakers, leading mediation practitioners from both Australia and overseas. >>
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Adding conflict coaching to the ADR toolkit
  Podcast: Trainers, Julie Walker and Lynora Brooke, talk with LEADR CEO, Fiona Hollier about integrating conflict coaching into ADR practice. >>
Discussions with IAMA
Following detailed discussions, LEADR and IAMA have decided that a memorandum of cooperation is currently a more appropriate option than a merger.
- Letter from the LEADR Chair >>
- Advertisement: CEO for IAMA >>
Narrative mediation workshop
 In Sydney, Thursday 26 June – Friday 27 June.
LEADR is hosting a workshop with Richard Jaffee Cohen who says "Narrative mediation is designed to assist parties to get beyond negative and destructive patterns of interaction and develop empathy, deeper understandings, reflection, competency and strength". >>
Northern Territory re-establishing LEADR Chapter
Join other LEADR members in Darwin to re-establish this Chapter. To be hosted by the Community Justice Centre on Wednesday 28 May at 3pm. RSVP: 21 May to cjc.doj@nt.gov.au >>
Register of mediators with national accreditation
LEADR's website now shows LEADR members accredited to the National Standards. Take a look at the 'find a mediator' page. >>
- Application form >>
- Frequently asked questions >>
ADR Bulletin reduced sub
A 30% discount on subscription for the first year and 10% discount for subsequent years is available to LEADR members.
- chensel@bond.edu.au for subscription form >>
Commercial litigation and ADR
A 10% discount is available for LEADR attendees to this May 2008 conference with opening session by Sir Laurence Street.
- Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane >>
- Include your LEADR membership number on the registration form >>
Rotary funded peace studies
Deadline of 1 July 2008 for applications for:
- Rotary World Peace Fellowships for 2009 >>
- Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program in January 2009 >>
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21 April 2008
This version of Update is published with limited links to articles and podcasts. The complete version is only available to LEADR members.
Information on joining LEADR >>
Conflict coaching training >>
Sydney 13-16 May
Perth 27-30 May
Adelaide 2-5 June
Melbourne 24-27 June
"Top up" training >>
Darwin Thurs 1 May
Melbourne Thurs 1 May
Sydney Wed 7 May
Canberra Wed 7 May
Brisbane Thurs 29 May
Hobart Thurs 12 June
NZ: Advanced mediation
Advanced Mediation skills in Auckland & Wellington, June.
leadr@leadr.co.nz
Vic Chapter event >>
Establishing and building a successful ADR practice
Tuesday 29 April
5.30-7.30pm
2nd fl, St Michael's
120 Collins St,
Melbourne
$15 members; $20 non-members
RSVP: Sally Wiencke
sallywiencke@impaq.
com.au
0412 839 164
WA event >>
Opportunity cost: preparing you and your clients for mediation
Monday 5 May
4.30-6.30pm
Law Society of WA
L4, 89 St George's Terrace
Perth
RSVP: Lunchtime 2 May
Ann Taylor
ataylor@lawsocietywa.
asn.au
T: 08 9324 8639
SA event >>
Benefits of restorative practices with Terry O'Connell
Wednesday 21 May
6pm
Moot Court Room
Adelaide Law School
University of Adelaide
North Terrace
$5
RSVP by 5pm on 19 May
lock.jennifer@saugov.sa.
gov.au
NT Chapter event >>
Wednesday 28 May
Darwin
LEADR video assessments
Dates and information >>
Implementation of the ADR legislation in Family Law
with Tom Altobelli
Tuesday 29 April
5.30 for 6pm
170 Phillip St, Sydney
Wednesday 26 March
$20 ADRA members; $25 for friends
RSVP contact@adra.net.au >>
Mediator compassion fatigue web seminar
with Family Mediation Canada
Wednesday 23 April
Recognising and strategies for working through compassion fatigue Can$79
www.fmc.ca
Registration form >>
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