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Alternative Dispute Resolution Association of Queensland

The Alternative Dispute Resolution Association of Queensland (ADRAQ) was incorporated in February 1997. The association grew from practising mediators in the Department of Justice who saw a need to meet with other practitioners and people interested and enthusiastic about the growing field of dispute resolution and mediation in Queensland.

Mission

The association is committed to the practice of dispute resolution which encourages people to reach their own solutions in a non-adversarial manner.

Objects

  1. To promote and advocate mediation and forms of conflict resolution consistent with the association’s mission

  2. to encourage and facilitate the sharing of information, ideas and experience in conflict resolution

  3. to develop and promote standards for mediation and conflict resolution

  4. to encourage the provision of high quality conflict resolution services to the community

  5. to promote and provide education, training and professional development in conflict resolution

  6. to provide and encourage the provision of information about conflict resolution services to the public

  7. to work with other organisations in order to achieve the association’s objectives.

Commentary

ADRAQ membership reflects its commitment to the practice of dispute resolution which encourages people to reach their own solutions in a non-adversarial manner.

Members include practitioners from the Dispute Resolution Centre, Queensland Building Tribunal, Law Society, Retail Shop Leases Tribunal, Relationships Australia, Lifeline Family Mediation, Residential Tenancies Authority, the Bar, Health Rights Commission, Anti-Discrimination Commission, and Conflict Resolution Network. Membership also includes private practitioners, trainers and others with an interest in dispute resolution practice.

Benefits of membership

ADRAQ gives members the opportunity to meet with other people who have similar interests in alternative dispute resolution and to share their ideas, information and experiences.

Activities

The association conducts general meetings of members at least every three months. Meetings include diverse guest speakers, training, panel discussions and other activities based on members’ preferences.

The association’s aims focus on information sharing, promotion of ADR and professional development. There is potential for a wide range of activities to be organised in response to members’ interests. ADRAQ’s role complements the roles of other ADR organisations in Queensland.

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting is held in September every year in accordance with the Rules. Members of the Management Committee are elected at this meeting.

 

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