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
14–15 & 18–19 January 2021	18–22 January 2021
8–12 February 2021	15–19 Febraury 2021
8–12 March 2021	22–26 March 2021	8 March is Canberra Day in ACT Adelaide Cup Day in SA, Eight Hours Day in Tas & Labour Day in Vic
5–9 April 2021	19–23 April 2021	5 April is Easter Monday in ACT, NSW, NT, Qld, SA, Tas, Vic & WA
3–7 May 2021	17–21 May 2021	3 May is May Day in NT & Labour Day in Qld
7–11 June 2021	21–25 June 2021	7 June is Western Australia Day in WA
5–9 July 2021	19–23 July 2021
2–6 August 2021	16–20 August 2021	2 August is Bank Holiday in NSW & Picnic Day in NT
30 August–3 September 2021	13–17 September 2021
4–8 October 2021	18–22 October 2021	4 October is Queen's Birthday in Qld & Labour Day in ACT, NSW, SA
1–5 November 2021	15–19 November 2021	2 November is Melbourne Cup Day in Vic
29 November–3 December 2021	13–17 December 2021

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22 December 2020

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