The Council of the Institute of Arbitrators & Mediators Australia was established in 1975 as a non-profit underwriting company. The Institute has the most arbitrators and mediators over the country and independently provides the top expertise of arbitration and mediation services. In addition, it has strong guarantees on multidisciplinary scholarships and a good learning environment.

The Council 's purpose is to serve society, business and industry, and to provide effective dispute resolution including arbitration, mediation and adjudication. Services areas include all states, regions and overseas.

Its arbitration and mediation members include Australia's most distinguished engineers, accountants, lawyers, construction consultants, architects and other professionals.

The Council has developed plans for accreditation, professional development and training, as well as its program management to ensure the quality of service.

It also has an independent, reliable and convenient trust account to help facilitate management.