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September 4th, 2026

Bigger is Better: BigLaw, boutiques and the composition of arbitral teams

Who should sit at the counsel table in an arbitration? Ciarb Australia Young Members Group presents a well-spirited debate on the motion “Bigger is Better”, testing the case for large-firm teams against boutiques and independent practitioners, and the case for large-firm advocates against the independent bar.

August 3rd, 2026

Ciarb Australia Annual Lecture 2026

In this year’s Ciarb Australia Annual Lecture, the Hon Justice Clyde Croft AM examines the role of Australian courts in arbitral proceedings.

August 14th, 2026

Cleared for take-off series: Arbitral institutions

Episode 3 of Cleared for take-off is the final leg of our journey, and it takes us inside the institutions themselves. Arbitral institutions sit at the centre of the arbitration landscape across Asia Pacific

August 19th, 2026

President’s Update – August 2026

Ciarb Australia President, Geoff Farnsworth, presents the August 2026 President’s Update, a quarterly communication aimed at keeping you informed about key actions driving progress within our branch.

April 16th, 2026

2026 Ciarb Australia Essay Competition

Entries for the 2026 Ciarb Australia Essay Competition are now open. This year’s topic “Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Arbitration” has been prepared by Angelina Gomez.

April 14th, 2026

President’s Update – March 2026

Ciarb Australia President, Geoff Farnsworth, presents the March 2026 President’s Update, a quarterly communication aimed at keeping you informed about key actions driving progress within our branch.