Arbitration and Precedent

[Glasses]

Hi all,

I was just wondering if anyone would be able to tell me if arbitration can ever result in the creation of precedent? I understand that generally it wouldn't, however what about in instances where the arbitrator is a justice of the Supreme Court? (E.g. - in VCAT or the commercial court arbitration list?)

Also on that note, what method of dispute resolution is used at VCAT hearings? (I understand that it can be judicial determination when the third party is the president or a vice-president, but what about in other circumstances)?

Thanks!!

[meganrobyn]

Hi all,

I was just wondering if anyone would be able to tell me if arbitration can ever result in the creation of precedent? I understand that generally it wouldn't, however what about in instances where the arbitrator is a justice of the Supreme Court? (E.g. - in VCAT or the commercial court arbitration list?)

Also on that note, what method of dispute resolution is used at VCAT hearings? (I understand that it can be judicial determination when the third party is the president or a vice-president, but what about in other circumstances)?

Thanks!!

When it's an arbitration hearing they're not sitting *as* a judge, though. They're sitting as an arbitrator.

VCAT uses what is classed as arbitration under the SD when the hearing is constituted by a member lower than a VP.

[Glasses]

When it's an arbitration hearing they're not sitting *as* a judge, though. They're sitting as an arbitrator.

VCAT uses what is classed as arbitration under the SD when the hearing is constituted by a member lower than a VP.

Awesome, thank you!!!!!!