SAET news
SAET online forms currently not available
31 July 2026
The SA government online forms platform is currently experiencing technical difficulties. This has impacted SAET online forms. An alternative format form (Word / PDF) is provided, where available, and can be completed and emailed to Registry at saet@sa.gov.au. Have a question? We apologise for any inconvenience. Technicians are working hard to rectify the issue.
SAET online forms currently not available
24 July 2026
The SA government online forms platform is currently experiencing technical difficulties. This has impacted SAET online forms. An alternative format form is provided where available. Please contact Registry directly for any urgent applications or forms at saet@sa.gov.au. Did you submit an online form with SAET on Wednesday, 22 July or later? If you submitted…
SAET transcription services
20 July 2026
As reported in the media in recent months, the VIQ Australia Group, which provided recording and transcription services to SAET for several years, entered voluntary administration and is winding down its operations. SAET has been working closely with the Administrators throughout this process and has implemented alternative arrangements to ensure continuity of service. Parties can…
Online Form Outage: 21 to 22 July 2026
17 July 2026
Online forms are being upgraded and will be unavailable from 6:00 PM on Tuesday, 21 July to 7:00 AM on Wednesday, 22 July. Key Information: We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to improve our services. If you have any questions or require assistance, please reach out to SAET Registry. Thank…
Expanded Respectful Behaviours Guidelines
16 July 2026
The Legal Profession Respectful Behaviours Guidelines have now been expanded. The introduction includes new sections about existing frameworks, the importance of leadership and power imbalance. There is a new Part about conduct outside the courtroom with a focus on judicial officers, leaders and senior practitioners. The South Australian Employment Tribunal fully endorses these…
Online Form Outage: 7 to 8 July 2026
04 July 2026
Online forms are being upgraded and will be unavailable from 9:00 PM on Tuesday, 7 July to 7:00 AM on Wednesday, 8 July. Key Information: We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to improve our services. If you have any questions or require assistance, please reach out to SAET…
Case List and Online Form Outage: 26 to 28 June 2026
26 June 2026
Case lists and online forms related to lodgements on existing cases will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. The outage will occur from 6:00 PM on Friday, 26 June until late Sunday evening, 28 June. Key Information: We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to improve our services. If you…
SAET adopts Supreme Court Gen AI guidelines
26 June 2026
In January 2026 the Supreme Court of South Australia issued Guidelines concerning the use of Generative artificial intelligence in proceedings in the Supreme Court, District Court, Youth Courts, Environment, Resources and Development Court and Court of Disputed Returns. The Guidelines recognise the benefits and challenges of using Gen AI. Following consultation with internal and…
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.