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Attendances at SAET – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic responses
21 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…
SAET’s response to COVID-19
23 July 2020
SAET is responding to COVID-19 in accordance with advice from the Government of South Australia. Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covid-19 for more information. Important information for people attending SAET in-person If you are not feeling well If you are unwell, please do not attend SAET. This should be the…
Attendances at SAET – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic responses
11 June 2020
As from Monday 15 June 2020, the Tribunal will start a period of transition from some of the practices adopted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in line with governmental guidelines, some of the practices adopted will remain in place as measures to reduce the need for personal…
Practice Direction – The witnessing of affidavits during the COVID-19 pandemic
28 April 2020
Since the beginning of the changed circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Registry has accepted unsworn affidavits. In order to clarify what is expected and to ensure that there is minimal confusion and consistency of approach, the South Australian Employment Tribunal will adopt the Practice Note of the Supreme…
Dust Disease cases: Urgent teleconference hearings with regards to the plaintiff’s evidence in response to the Covid-19 pandemic
25 March 2020
Prior to the teleconference hearing Where possible the plaintiff’s evidence-in-chief should be by way of affidavit. Any documents that are to be referred to in the teleconference hearing by any party must be filed and served at least two clear business days before the teleconference hearing commences. Upon receipt by…
Attendances at SAET – the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
18 March 2020
As is well-known, we are currently operating in a rapidly changing environment due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. I am cognisant of recent measures taken by other courts and tribunals which have been designed to reduce the need for personal attendances in civil litigation matters and to ensure safe social…
SAET Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
16 March 2020
As President of the South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET), I have a responsibility for the wellbeing of SAET staff, members and users of the Tribunal. I am particularly mindful of this responsibility given the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While there have so far been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at SAET,…
Microsoft Teams Pilot Project 2022
28 October 2022
Review of the Proposed Approach In the 10 December 2021 communique entitled ‘Review of the Proposed approach to managing Return to Work Act 2014 cases at hearing and determination’, it was advised that SAET would be conducting the MS Teams Conciliation Pilot Project in 2022. It was also advised…
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.