Attorney General speech
August 5, 2012
Yesterday the Attorney General gave a speech to the New South Wales Alternative Dispute Resolution Workshop.
It provides:
Introduction
It’s a pleasure to be with you this morning to discuss the role alternative dispute resolution plays in this Government’s ambitious agenda to improve access to justice.
I know I’m speaking to the truly committed practitioners of and advocates for ADR, when you’re willing to forgo everything a sunny Sydney Saturday morning has to offer, and spend it here instead!
Today I will, of course, speak about alternative dispute resolution – its benefits and the ways in which the Government is supporting this worthy policy area.
But, I will also emphasise how alternative dispute resolution plays an important role helping to alleviate pressure on our courts, and ensure that more Australians can access the justice system – a key priority for a Labor Government.
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