SAET news
Changes to SAET Forms
01 April 2021
Online forms – Removal of PDF forms where applicable From 1 April 2021, where an online form is available to start a new case, applicants will be required to use the relevant online form rather than emailing a PDF form. At this time, the relevant forms are the: A02 – Application for Review (Return to…
Online Forms and Hearing Lists
11 March 2021
On 25 February 2021, the President provided an update to the Law Society of South Australia Forum. Part of that update highlighted the following changes to SAET forms and website hearings lists. iApply (Online) Forms From 1 April 2021, where an online SAET form is available (eg all Return to Work Act initiating application forms),…
Proposed approach to managing Return to Work Act 2014 cases at hearing and determination
22 December 2020
The Proposed Approach In September last year a document headed Proposed approach to managing Return to Work Act 2014 cases at hearing and determination was put forward. Submissions in response were called for and many stakeholders and other interested parties expressed their views. The submissions received were very useful and were predominantly supportive of the Proposed Approach.
Attendances at SAET – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic responses
12 December 2020
As from Monday 14 December 2020, in line with the changes to restrictions recently announced by the South Australian Government, the Tribunal will transition from some of the practices adopted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the practices adopted will remain in place as measures to reduce the need for personal attendances at…
Attendances at SAET – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic responses
24 November 2020
The Attendances at SAET – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic responses – 19 November 2020 communique is rescinded. As of Monday 23 November 2020, in accordance with South Australian Government advice and directions with regards to the recent Covid-19 cluster outbreak, the Tribunal is adopting the following practices. Criteria for attending SAET in-person Anyone attending SAET in-person must meet…
Attendances at SAET – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic responses
20 November 2020
As a result of the South Australian Government’s Emergency Management (Stay at Home) (COVID-19) Direction 2020 during this Covid-19 Circuit Breaker period, the public and professional facing operations of the South Australian Employment Tribunal will be affected. As of today, 19 November 2020, SAET is adopting the following practices. We are also cognisant of the fact…
Attendances at SAET – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic responses
18 November 2020
As of today, 17 November 2020, in accordance with South Australian Government advice and directions with regards to the recent Covid-19 cluster outbreak, the Tribunal is adopting the following practices. Criteria for attending SAET in-person Anyone attending SAET in-person must meet the Criteria for attending SAET in-person. The criteria is available at https://www.saet.sa.gov.au/about-saet-3/covid-19/. Matters before…
Attendances at SAET – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic responses
22 October 2020
Matters before Commissioners Initial directions hearings will continue to be conducted by teleconference. Expedited Decision hearings and Public Sector Grievances will continue to be conducted by teleconference unless the Commissioner considers that appearances in person will be beneficial, in which case the parties will be advised accordingly. Conciliation conferences from Monday 2 November 2020, some conciliation conferences will be conducted in…
Electronic access to summonsed materials trial
30 June 2020
SAET is currently trialling a new process to access summonsed materials electronically. We are using Kiteworks, a South Australian Government approved website that enables the secure transfer of electronic files. Summonsed material provided to SAET by email from 29 June 2020 will be accessed by the parties through Kiteworks. If a party does not have…
New Fast Track Stream Rules
19 June 2020
On 18 June 202O, new SAET Fast Track Stream Rules were published in the South Australian Government Gazette. The Rules are effective immediately. The Honourable Justice Steven Dolphin President South Australian Employment Tribunal…