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Alternative dispute resolution is an accepted – sometimes prescribed – feature of the social landscape. However, implementation of ADR mechanisms does not necessarily occur on the same basis in different sectors of the Australian community. This research considers provision of ADR in rural and regional areas.The National Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Council identifies a range of barriers for people in rural, regional and remote areas accessing ADR processes. Confidentiality and privacy, neutrality, cultural difference, and power imbalance, lack of knowledge and services will potentially limit the availability or effectiveness of ADR in these areas. This article is a result of a review of relevant literature and interviews with dispute resolution practitioners working in rural and regional areas. The results of this research indicate that there are systemic issues in relation to the provision of ADR services in rural areas which may impact on the availability and effectiveness of ADR provision. |
