Appeal hearing dates

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Unfair dismissal and general protections appeal hearings and other appeal hearings before the Fair Work Commission will be held during the periods and at the locations listed below.

As far as possible, appeals will be listed during the first or second periods occurring after the appeal is filed. If required, the Commission may hear such matters on dates other than those listed below.

Unfair dismissal and general protections appeal hearings are listed over 2 days (or more if required) each month on a separate roster from other appeal matters. Applicants will be directed to file a short written submission in support of their application 7 days before the date of the hearing. There is no requirement to file witness statements, evidentiary material or lengthy submissions addressing the merits of the case at this stage.

Note: video links are available on request.

Unfair dismissal & general protections appeal dates	Other appeal dates	Location	Notes
8–12 January 2018	22–25 January 2018	Melbourne	26 January is Australia Day
5–9 February 2018	19–23 Febraury 2018	Sydney
5–9 March 2018	19–23 March 2018	Melbourne	5 February is Labour Day in WA
3–6 April 2018	16–20 April 2018	Melbourne	2 April is Easter Monday
30 April to 4 May 2018	14–18 May 2018	Sydney
11–15 June 2018	25–29 June 2018	Sydney
9–13 July 2018	23–27 July 2018	Melbourne
6–10 August 2018	20–24 August 2018	Sydney
3–7 September 2018	17–21 September 2018	Melbourne
1–5 October 2018	15–19 October 2018	Melbourne	1 October is Queens Birthday in Qld & WA, and Labour Day in ACT, NSW & SA
12–16 November 2018	26–30 November 2018	Melbourne
10–14 December 2018	17–21 December 2018	Sydney

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03 January 2018

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