Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION ACT 1986 - SECT 29

    (1)     Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties to the arbitration agreement, the arbitrator or umpire shall—

        (a)     make the award in writing; and

        (b)     sign the award; and

        (c)     include in the award a statement of the reasons for making the award.

    (2)     Where an arbitrator or umpire makes an award otherwise than in writing, the arbitrator or umpire shall, upon request by a party within 7 days after the making of the award, give to the party a statement in writing signed by the arbitrator or umpire of the date, the terms of the award and the reasons for making the award.