SAET news
Attendances at SAET – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic responses
05 May 2022
As a result of recent changes to the South Australian Government’s COVID-19 restrictions, the directions in my previous communication ‘Attendances at SAET – COVID-19 (12 January 2022)’ have now ceased. All people attending SAET should do so in accordance with the directions and guidance set out on the SAET…
New South Australian Employment Tribunal Rules 2022
03 February 2022
On 3 February 2022, the South Australian Employment Tribunal Rules 2022 were gazetted and as such commenced immediately. The 2017 Rules and the Fast Track Stream Rules 2020 are revoked by the 2022 Rules. Following a comprehensive review, including wide-ranging stakeholder consultation, the Rules about costs, litigation guardians,…
Attendances at SAET – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic responses
12 January 2022
As a result of the South Australian Government’s COVID-19 Response | SA.GOV.AU: COVID-19, SAET has adopted the following practices from 4 January 2021, until further notice. SAET Registry SAET’s Registry can be contacted by email at saet@sa.gov.au. You can contact SAET Registry by phone during our normal operating hours, 9.00am…
Christmas opening times
24 December 2021
SAET will be closed on Christmas Eve and the public holidays: Friday 24 December 2021Monday 27 December 2021Tuesday 28 December 2021Monday 3 January 2022 Due to COVID-19 considerations from 29 December 2021 the Registry will be open to the public by appointment only. Please email the Registry at saet@sa.gov.au and…
Review of the Proposed approach to managing Return to Work Act 2014 cases at hearing and determination
10 December 2021
The Proposed Approach The Proposed approach to managing Return to Work Act 2014 cases at hearing and determination was circulated in September 2019. In early 2020, due to the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic, any potential changes in line with the Proposed Approach were put on hold.
Attendances at SAET – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic responses
25 November 2021
As a result of the South Australian Government’s COVID-19 Response | SA.GOV.AU: COVID-19, SAET has adopted the following practices from 23 November 2021, until further notice. Keep up-to-date on SAET’s COVID response The best way to keep up-to-date with SAET’s COVID-19 response is to visit our website…
Reconsiderations to be submitted online from 1 January 2022 (RTW Compensating Authorities only)
12 November 2021
In August, SAET advised that compensating authorities could submit their Result of Reconsideration using an online form. SAET has been accepting both the PDF and online forms, to enable stakeholders the opportunity to trial the new online form and provide feedback. Having considered the feedback received, the PDF…
SAET Strategic Plan 2021-2024
24 September 2021
Following consultation with tribunal users, stakeholders, SAET members and staff, SAET has developed a strategic plan for the next 4 years. With a vision to be a leading employment tribunal, the strategic plan articulates SAET’s values, purpose and our focus on: Our peopleOur usersOur processes Take a look at the…
SAET 2022 Calendar – Update
16 September 2021
The SAET Calendar for 2022 has been updated to reflect that 31 October 2022 is a Return to Work Callover date. The calendar includes the sitting dates for: Return to Work Act Callover weeksAppeal weeks Practitioners are encouraged to reference this Calendar in consultation with doctors, witnesses and counsel…
Submit a Notice to be Heard (Return to Work Act) Online
13 September 2021
An online form is now available for you to submit a Notice to be Heard (Return to Work) with SAET. Benefits of the new form include: You can complete and submit the form directly from your computer, tablet or phone. There is no need to complete the Word form, save…