Australia as a 'safe and neutral' arbitration seat

Her Honour outlines the legal framework governing the practice of arbitration in Australia. Her Honour describes the role of the courts in arbitration and explains how the government can assist in promoting arbitration. Her Honour also discusses the relevance of the rule of law in commercial arbitration, the need for an independent and impartial judiciary, the extent of judicial supervision over the enforcement of arbitral awards, the adoption of interim measures by the arbitral tribunal and confidentiality in the arbitration process. Finally, Her Honour discusses the adequacy of an arbitrator’s reasons.