Navigating Mandatory FDR: Insights from 2024 – 2025 Family Court Case Law for FDRPs.

16/11/2025

Stay up to date with the latest family dispute resolution developments. This summary reviews key Australian family court case law from 2024–2025, highlighting mandatory FDR requirements, the role of s 60I certificates, confidentiality rules, and the growing expectation that parties genuinely attempt mediation before litigation. Essential insights for mediators and FDR practitioners wanting to understand recent judgments and their practical impact.

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Join this Mediator Cruise with Mediation Institute and support MBBO

05/11/2025

Join us on a Mediator Cruise, fundraiser for Mediators Beyond Borders Oceania with the opportunity to complete your AMDRAS practicum (if eligible) or mediation professional development

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Elevate Your Mediation Skills: Advanced Mediator Accreditation and the Practicum Explained

17/10/2025

In this post we explore Advanced Mediator Accreditation under the AMDRAS and explain the Practicum Course that is part of the requirements for progressing to Advanced Mediator Accreditation.

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Historical Post on the NMAS Review Process

07/10/2025

The NMAS Review has been completed and now is in the implementation phase as the Mediator Standards Board works on the changes to the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) flowing from the review.

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Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards AMDRAS Information and Updates

04/09/2025

Mediation Institute is now a Recognised Accreditation Provider (RAP) under the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS). In this edition, we share what the transition means for you, important deadlines, the launch of the new AMDRAS Registers, and upcoming events including the National Mediation Conference in Sydney. Stay informed with links to key AMDRAS resources, the industry-wide mediator survey, and guidance for maintaining your accreditation.

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Using the Conflict Styles Model in Mediation

19/08/2025

Conflict styles is a classic model for thinking about the way that people engage with conflict.

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