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The Profession

The Profession

Eight pillars, with account workspaces separated below.

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  • Comprehensive directory covering NMAS mediators, FDRPs, family law arbitrators (AIFLAM), commercial arbitrators, IP panel, farm debt mediators, and collaborative lawyers; searchable by FCC registry location.

    Jurisdiction: National · Area of law: ADR

    Discipline
    Mediator/Arbitrator Directory
    Verified22 September 2026
  • Peak body for family law mediators and arbitrators; maintains the official list of family law arbitrators under the Family Law Regulations; member directory searchable by geographic area.

    Jurisdiction: National · Area of law: ADR

    Discipline
    Mediator/Arbitrator Directory
    Verified22 September 2026
  • The official national register of AMDRAS-accredited mediators (replaced NMAS from July 2024); operated by the AMDRAS Board; allows lawyers to verify mediator accreditation status.

    Jurisdiction: National · Area of law: ADR

    Discipline
    Mediator Directory
    Verified22 September 2026
  • Independent, not-for-profit institution administering commercial arbitration and mediation in Australia and internationally. ACICA provides rules and model clauses, arbitrator and mediator panels, appointment and deposit-holding services, practitioner resources, webinars and conferences.

    Jurisdiction: National · Area of law: ADR

    Type of body
    Arbitral institution
    Verified21 September 2026
  • Mediator professional body formed in 1986; Recognised Mediator Accreditation Body (RMAB) under AMDRAS; member directory available for finding accredited mediators.

    Jurisdiction: National · Area of law: ADR

    Type of body
    Professional association
    Verified14 August 2026
  • Independent register of AMDRAS and FDRP-accredited mediators; free access; data updated by mediators annually.

    Jurisdiction: National · Area of law: ADR

    Discipline
    Mediator Directory
    Verified14 August 2026
  • Australian branch of the global Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, which has more than 18,000 members worldwide. Runs arbitration training, accreditation, seminars and member listings, and holds a cooperation agreement with ACICA.

    Jurisdiction: National · Area of law: ADR

    Discipline
    Arbitration training and CPD
    Verified21 September 2026
  • Mediator Standards Board

    Credentialing & accreditation bodies

    The body responsible for the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS), the national standard for mediator accreditation.

    Jurisdiction: National · Area of law: ADR

    Type of body
    Standards and accreditation body
    Verified22 September 2026
  • Resolution Institute

    Credentialing & accreditation bodies

    Resolution Institute is a membership and professional development body for dispute resolution practitioners in Australia and New Zealand. It offers mediation and other dispute resolution training, accreditation pathways, continuing professional development and practitioner directories.

    Jurisdiction: National · Area of law: ADR

    Type of body
    Professional association
    Verified18 September 2026

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