---
title: "Check whether an award deals with the costs of the arbitration"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/arbitration-and-alternative-dispute-resolution/check-whether-an-award-deals-with-the-costs-of-the-arbitration"
type: "task"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A6-OC20261022-16"
practice_area: "Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution"
tier: "yellow"
lawyer_review: "required"
last_reviewed: "2026-10-22"
---

# Check whether an award deals with the costs of the arbitration

> From the award and any costs agreement, list whether section 33B leaves costs in the tribunal’s discretion, whether the award already directs who pays, and the 14 day date if it does not.…

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/arbitration-and-alternative-dispute-resolution/check-whether-an-award-deals-with-the-costs-of-the-arbitration  
Last reviewed: 2026-10-22

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution](https://ailawframework.com/practice/arbitration-and-alternative-dispute-resolution.md) |
| Human involvement | Yellow: Lawyer and AI draft together |
| How AI is used | From the award and any costs agreement, list whether section 33B leaves costs in the tribunal’s discretion, whether the award already directs who pays, and the 14 day date if it does not. The tool does not draft the application or a costs submission. |
| What the lawyer must review | The lawyer decides whether to apply within 14 days and what directions to seek. Assessed costs under section 33C were not opened. |
| Written for / versions | 1 jurisdiction versions below |

## Checking plan

**Source-by-source verification**

Trace relied-on content to independent sources and check for relevant material the output has missed.

- What the AI does: From the award and any costs agreement, list whether section 33B leaves costs in the tribunal’s discretion, whether the award already directs who pays, and the 14 day date if it does not. The tool does not draft the application or a costs submission.
- What the lawyer does: The lawyer decides whether to apply within 14 days and what directions to seek. Assessed costs under section 33C were not opened.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Practical workflow informed by the linked primary sources; the traffic light and working checks are editorial guidance, not a court classification.
- Why: The level reflects what the work is, the consequence of an error, and how much of the output the lawyer must independently re-derive.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. If the award is silent on costs, count 14 days from receipt of the award. The tool does not write the application.
2. A cap on costs must be varied in time for the parties to take it into account. Do not treat a late cap as authorised by the section.
3. Section 33C was not opened. Do not describe how costs are assessed.

## Notes

- These are suggested working checks. Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts; the checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

## Sources

- [Commercial Arbitration Act 2010 (NSW) section 33B, AustLII](https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/caa2010219/s33b.html) (checked 2026-10-22)

## Jurisdiction versions

| Jurisdiction | Level |
| --- | --- |
| [United States](https://ailawframework.com/practice/arbitration-and-alternative-dispute-resolution/check-whether-an-award-deals-with-the-costs-of-the-arbitration/united-states.md) | Yellow |

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*