Mediation in Australia / Laurence Boulle, R. Field.

Chatswood, N.S.W. : Lexis Nexis Australia, 2018.

1st edition

88605

Mediation -- Australia.

Conflict management -- Australia.

Dispute resolution (Law) -- Australia.

1. Identifying mediation

2. Values and objectives of mediation

3. Mediation procedures

4. Roles and functions in mediation

5. Comparative perspectives on mediation

6. Expanding the mediation knowledge base

7. Mediation, justice and the legal system

8. Mediation quality and ethics: training, standards and accreditation

9. Mediation in courts and tribunals

10. Confidentiality, privacy and privilege in mediation

11. Mediator liability and immunity

12. Authors unplugged.

Mediation in Australia focuses on key themes and issues that are essential knowledge for effective mediation practice, including the established place of mediation in the contemporary practice of law; the core values and theories that underlie mediation; mediation procedure and the roles of those involved; the elements of modern mediation practice in Australia; and the laws and court decisions that regulate aspects of the mediation process. Attention is also given to the important issues of quality, standards and accountability in mediation, the future directions of mediation practice and relevant comparative developments in the field. - Publisher's website.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780409347364

xxxii, 459 p. ; 25 cm