Mediation in Australia, as a form of mediation, involves understanding the role that culture plays in the multi-cultural society of Australia.[1] Cultural differences often exist due to race and ethnicity, but can also arise from religion, gender, age, sexual orientation and disabilities.[2] Major concerns in cross-cultural dispute resolution include perceived power imbalance—often escalated by communication difficulties, misconceptions, negotiation behaviour, face-saving and the publicity surrounding the dispute.[3]