ACICA Mediation Clause

ACICA recommends the use of the following mediation clauses. Parties are free to insert these clauses into their contracts:

Optional Mediation

Where, in the event of a dispute arising out of or relating to this contract, the parties wish to seek an amicable settlement of that dispute by mediation, the mediation shall take place in accordance with the ACICA Mediation Rules.  The mediation shall take place in [Sydney/Melbourne/Perth/Brisbane/Adelaide], Australia [or choose another city] and be administered by the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA).

Mediation followed by Arbitration

Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of, relating to or in connection with this contract, including any question regarding its existence, validity or termination, shall be resolved by mediation in accordance with the ACICA Mediation Rules.  The mediation shall take place in [Sydney/Melbourne/Perth/Brisbane/Adelaide], Australia [or choose another city] and be administered by the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA).

If the dispute has not been settled pursuant to the said Rules within 60 days following the written invitation to mediate or within such other period as the parties may agree in writing, the dispute shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance with the ACICA Arbitration Rules. The seat of arbitration shall be [Sydney/Melbourne/Perth/Brisbane/Adelaide], Australia [or choose another city]. The language of the arbitration shall be English [or choose another language]. The number of arbitrators shall be one [or three, or delete this sentence and rely on Article 10 of the ACICA Arbitration Rules].

Parties may also agree following a dispute arising to mediate using the ACICA Mediation Rules or to have ACICA make an appointment. Please contact ACICA if you require further information.