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 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	Notes
13–17 January 2020	20–24 January 2020
3–7 February 2020	17–21 Febraury 2020
2–6 March 2020	23–27 March 2020	2 March is Labour Day in WA
30 March–3 April 2020	20–24 April 2020
4–8 May 2020	28–22 May 2020	4 May is May Day in NT & Labour Day in Qld
8–12 June 2020	22–26 June 2020	8 June is Queen's Birthday in ACT, NSW, NT, SA, Tas & Vic
6–10 July 2020	20–24 July 2020
3–7 August 2020	17–21 August 2020	3 August is Bank Holiday in NSW & Picnic Day in NT
31 August–4 September 2020	14–18 September 2020
5–9 October 2020	19–23 October 2020	5 October is Queen's Birthday in Qld & Labour Day in ACT, NSW, Qld
2–6 November 2020	16–20 November 2020	3 November is Melbourne Cup Day in Vic
30 November–4 December 2020	14–18 December 2020

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13 December 2019

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