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Understanding Professional Indemnity Insurance
Professional Indemnity Insurance and the requirements regarding ABN’s changed in Australia so now you require an ABN. This post tells you how.

#IMAW25 | Explore How Mediation Builds Understanding and Harmony
We’re not limiting the power of mediation to one week, we’re celebrating it all month long! Join IMAW25 this November and uncover how mediation helps people find peace through understanding.

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