SAET news
Ex parte applications – new process and online form
12 March 2026
SAET is changing how it handles ex parte applications for directions. What is an ex parte application? An application by one party on the case, to be heard and determined in the absence of the other party or parties, is called an “ex parte” application. What is changing? To ensure all ex parte material remains…
New online form-P40 Response to Varied Decision (Return to Work)
06 March 2026
An online form is now available for parties in Return to Work cases to submit their Response to Varied Decision with SAET. Benefits of the new form include: Go to SAET Forms and select P40 – Response to Varied Decision (Return to Work): Online to submit your response.
SAET Strategic Plan 2025-2028
04 March 2026
In 2025 SAET underwent an internal review of its strategic direction for the next 4 years and has developed a new strategic plan for the period 2025 to 2028. The SAET Strategic Plan 2025 – 2028 maintains its vision to be a leading employment tribunal and remains focused on: SAET embodies a workplace culture…
Legal Profession Respectful Behaviours Guidelines
23 February 2026
Following the 2024 report of the Equal Opportunity Commissioner (2024 Review of Harassment in the South Australian Legal Profession) the President of SAET, Justice Dolphin, was appointed to the Respectful Behaviour Committee (RBC) convened by Chief Justice Kourakis. As part of the Committee’s program of work to address inappropriate behaviour in the legal profession,…
Referral to the LPCC for the citation of fake cases
17 October 2025
The ability of SAET to rely upon the accuracy of submissions made by legal practitioners is fundamental to the administration of justice. Furthermore, SAET must protect its processes from abuse. Today I have referred the conduct of a lawyer to the Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner (LPCC). The reason for the referral was the inclusion in…
Practice Directions 2025
26 September 2025
The President of the South Australian Employment Tribunal, the Honourable Justice Steven Dolphin, has introduced new Practice Directions designed to provide enhanced clarity and consistency of procedures, and guidance to parties and representatives. Amendments have also been made which flow from legislative changes. Further information about the changes can found in the SAET…
Planned Telephone Outage – 18–19 September 2025
16 September 2025
SAET’s external telephone services will be temporarily unavailable overnight due to a scheduled maintenance activity. Outage Window: Thursday 18 September, 11:00 PM to Friday 19 September, 7:00 AM What’s affected: Calls to SAET landline numbers will not be possible during this time. Need urgent assistance? Please email your enquiry to saet@sa.gov.au…
Guest WiFi @ SAET
27 May 2025
Based on feedback from tribunal users, SAET trialled Guest WiFi on the SAET floors of the Riverside Centre. Following a successful trial period, Guest WiFi is now officially available. The following signage will be around SAET describing how to request and access the Guest WiFi. Note that the granting of access is not automatic or…
Case List and Online Form Outage: 13 to 16 May 2025
13 May 2025
Case lists and online forms related to lodgements on existing cases will be intermittently unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. The outage will occur between 8:30 PM and 11:30 PM each night from 13 to 16 May 2025. Key Information: We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to improve our services.
Security at SAET
10 May 2025
The safety and wellbeing of members, staff and tribunal users is SAET’s priority. Users familiar with SAET may notice an increase in security personnel around hearing and conference rooms. This temporary arrangement is part of SAET’s ongoing improvement program and is designed to assist us identify and manage onsite security concerns. Other enhancements relate to…