Common use of External Dispute Resolution Clause in Contracts

External Dispute Resolution. (1) If the internal dispute resolution process above does not resolve the dispute, a party to the dispute may refer the matter to FWC. (2) The FWC may deal with the dispute in 2 stages: a. the FWC will first attempt to resolve the dispute as it considers appropriate, including by mediation, conciliation, expressing an opinion or making a recommendation, and b. if the FWC is unable to resolve the dispute at the first stage, the FWC may then: i. arbitrate the dispute, and ii. make a determination that is binding on the parties.

External Dispute Resolution. (1) If the internal dispute resolution process above does not resolve the disputedispute to the satisfaction of the parties, a party to the dispute may refer the matter to FWC. (2) The FWC may deal with the dispute in 2 stages: a. the FWC will first attempt to resolve the dispute as it considers appropriate, including by mediation, conciliation, expressing an opinion or making a recommendation, and b. if the FWC is unable to resolve the dispute at the first stage, the FWC may then: i. arbitrate the dispute, and and ii. make a determination that is binding on the parties.