arbitration · In Force

Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996

UNCITRAL Model Law based. 2015: 12-month timeline, costs regime. 2019: AIIAC established. 2021: unconditional stay for challenged awards restored. Emergency arbitrator.

Amended

2015, 2019, 2021

Ministry

Ministry of Law & Justice

Key provisions and changes

• 12-month domestic timeline (2015)
• AIIAC established (2019)
• Unconditional stay restored (2021)
• Emergency arbitrator concept
• Section 11 appointment streamlined