In partnership with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) Australia, the members of List G Barristers were delighted to host our inaugural Australian Arbitration Week 2026 event - The Australian Consumer Law: Constraining arbitration of Australian competition and consumer disputes?
The event formed part of the Australian Arbitration Week 2026 calendar, a national program showcasing developments in international and domestic arbitration.
Held at Alto Event Space, the panel seminar and luncheon featured introductory remarks from the former Chief Justice of the Federal Court, the Hon James Allsop AC. The seminar was presented by Martin Scott KC, Matthew Harvey KC, and Gabi Crafti SC which included a lively Q&A with our guest audience moderated by Martin Scott KC.
The presentation was complemented by a collection of articles co-authored by Martin Scott KC, Matthew Harvey KC, Carla Aumann, Tidja Joseph, Gabi Crafti SC, and James McNicol Smith, with a foreword by Tom Clarke. This publication expands on the issues discussed at the event and provides valuable insights into the interaction between arbitration, competition law, and consumer protection principles.
The e-book publication is available to view and download here.