Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(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.