Australia: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Frustration of contract is widely misunderstood in Australian law, with many assuming contracts automatically end when circumstances become difficult or expensive. This guide examines the strict legal test applied by Australian courts, explaining when supervening events truly discharge contractual obligations and why financial hardship, increased costs, and commercial difficulties typically fall short of the frustration threshold.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is an effective way to resolve commercial disputes and has long been recognised as such. Its role has changed in recent years though – what was once considered an alternative to litigation is often now the starting point.

This recent Federal Court decision serves as a timely reminder about privilege over third-party investigations and the documents created during such investigations which may be sought in subsequent litigation.

Businesses often struggle with overdue payments, but the new financial year presents an opportunity to strengthen debt recovery practices. Roland Müller, an accredited specialist in commercial litigation, addresses critical questions about preventing bad debts and recovering outstanding payments effectively. From identifying early warning signs of financial distress to understanding when legal action becomes necessary, these insights help businesses protect their cashflow and maintain healthy commercia

Family law matters often intersect with other legal areas, creating jurisdictional complexities that can complcomplicate proceedings. Understanding how federal courts can exercise accrued and cross-vested jurisdiction allows related disputes to be resolved together, potentially streamlining the legal process and avoiding multiple separate proceedings.

Family Law Courts mandate specific pre-action procedures requiring parties to attempt resolution before filing court applications. Understanding these genuine steps requirements, disclosure obligations, and available exemptions is crucial for anyone navigating parenting or financial disputes in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

A personal injury claim is a legal claim for compensation when you have been injured. This may include physical injuries, psychological injuries or a combination of both.

When workers suffer repeated injuries to the same body part over years of employment, a critical question emerges: can permanent impairments from separate incidents be combined if they result in identical pathology?

Omni Bridgeway partners with the Public Interest Advocacy Centre to establish an Adverse Cost Order Guarantee Fund, providing crucial financial support for public interest litigation.