SAET's response to COVID-19

SAET is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in accordance with advice from the Government of South Australia. Visit www.covid-19.sa.gov.au for more information.

Important information for people attending SAET in-person

If you are not feeling well

You should not attend SAET if you have any COVID symptoms, no matter how mild, such as:

fever (a temperature of 37.5˚C or higher) or chills
cough
loss of taste or smell
sore throat
tiredness (fatigue)
runny or blocked nose
shortness of breath (difficulty breathing)
nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea
headache
muscle or joint pain
loss of appetite

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms do not attend SAET in-person and contact the SAET registry as soon as possible and alternative arrangements will be made.

If you have COVID-19

If you have tested positive for COIVD-19, in accordance with SA Health advice, you must isolate for 7 days following your positive test result.

You should not attend SAET if you are required to isolate. Contact the SAET registry as soon as possible and alternative arrangements will be made.

If you are a close contact

If you are deemed a close contact, you must follow directions including wearing a mask if attending SAET in-person.

Masks

If you are a ‘close contact’, you must wear a mask if attending SAET in-person.

If you are not a ‘close contact’ it is recommended that you use a mask.

All tribunal users should respect the personal choice of others. A Commissioner or Presidential Member may require you to use a mask or remove your mask during proceedings.

Social Distancing

We strongly encourage tribunal users to practice social distancing (1.5m) where possible.

A Commissioner or Presidential Member may require you or others in attendance to vacate a room if adequate distancing is not achievable.

Attendance at the Registry by appointment only

If you need to attend the Registry to view/copy case or summonsed materials, you must ring the Registry on 8207 0999 to arrange an appointment. You should ring at least 24 hours before the time you wish to attend.

When you arrive at your allocated time, you must sign in with the Security Officer to assist contact tracing.

You must leave SAET premises as soon as you have completed your viewing/copying.

Drinking Water

Tribunal users are welcome to use their own drink bottle at SAET. Water dispensers to fill bottles are available in Level 6 and Level 7 waiting areas. Bottles of water are also available for purchase in the vending machine in the Level 7 waiting area.

Documents for hearings and conferences

You should lodge all documents electronically with SAET at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled hearing or conference. Documents can be lodged via the SAET website or by email to saet@sa.gov.au.

At the completion of proceedings

You must leave SAET premises immediately following proceedings.

Communications from the President relating to COVID-19

All SAET legislation, rules and practice directions can be accessed here.