Dispute Resolution Methods + Challenging State Power + International Dispute Resolution

Negotiation

Parties comminicate directley to reach a mutually acceptable agreement

Mediation

A nuetral third pary helps facilitate communication between disputing parties without making decisions for them.

Conciliation

A neutral third party takes a more active role by providing advice and suggesting solutions based on their expertise

Arbitration

Operates like a private court where an independant party makes a binding decision that both parties must follow

Internal Review

Government departments examine their own decisions to check for errors or reconsider based on new informatio

Externl Review

Independant bodies examine government decisions without bias or conflict of interest

NSW Ombudsman

Investigates complaints about government departments and services with no power to prosecute but can make public recommendations and reports directley NSW Parliament

ICAC

Independent Commission Against Corruption - Investigates corruption in NSW government and has greater powers than the Ombudsman to combat misconduct

The UN Human Rights System

UN Committee can hear complaints about treaty violations, but cannot force compliance, but creates international pressure.