Australian Arbitration Survey 2026

In February 2026, ACICA, with the support of HKA and FTI Consulting, launched the 2nd edition of the Australian Arbitration Survey.

Building on the successes of the inaugural Australian Arbitration Report 2020 and the Evidence in International Arbitration Report 2023, the Australian Arbitration Survey aimed to deliver the most comprehensive empirical insights into Australia’s commercial arbitration landscape to date.

Respondents were invited to share their views on both domestic and international commercial arbitration, including what works well and what can be improved. Where applicable, respondents were asked to provide insights on the drafting of arbitration clauses and to share case data from the last three years (2022–2025)*. We also sought perspectives on the use of Artificial Intelligence in arbitration.

*The Survey was strictly confidential. Respondent IDs were used solely for de-duplication and tracking completion. Respondent identities and response data are stored separately and confidentially, and survey responses will not be identifiable.

The results of the Survey are now being considered by the Australian Arbitration Survey 2026 Committee, with a report scheduled to be published later in 2026.

We extend our special thanks to the Australian Arbitration Survey 2026 Committee for their invaluable input and support.