An Overview of Litigation in Australia
Litigation means the actual process of solving disputes through the courts and implementing legal rights. Although litigation can be slow and expensive, it is still an effective way of solving complex legal problems. However, with the ADR, finding more convenient and less costly solutions for some issues is sometimes possible.

Key legislation to consider
- The Federal Court Act and State Civil Procedure Acts are the governing laws that regulate civil litigation and dispute resolution in Australia.
- The Rules of Court set the procedures and ensure that every litigation process is fair.
- Legal costs legislation governs the collection and distribution of costs about litigation.