📘 Commercial Arbitration Act 2012
023 of 2012Assented 29 August 2012· Attorney General
The Commercial Arbitration Act 2012 provides a framework for commercial dispute resolution through arbitration in Western Australia. It repeals the 1985 Act and incorporates the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration.
Impact
Businesses and individuals involved in commercial disputes in WA are affected, providing a structured and potentially more efficient alternative to court proceedings. It also impacts arbitrators and the courts involved in arbitration assistance and supervision.
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