Appeal hearing dates

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
7–11 January 2019 21–25 January 2019  
4–8 February 2019 18–22 Febraury 2019  
4–8 March 2019 18–22 March 2019  
1–5 April 2019 15–18 April 2019 19 April is Good Friday
13–17 May 2019 27–31 May 2019  
10–14 June 2019 24–28 June 2019 10 June is Queen's Birthday in ACT, NSW, NT, SA, Tas & Vic
8–12 July 2019 22–26 July 2019  
5–9 August 2019 19–23 August 2019  
2–6 September 2019 16–20 September 2019  
30 September to 4 October 2019 14–18 October 2019  
11–15 November 2019 25–29 November 2019  
9–13 December 2019 9–13 December 2019  

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08 March 2019

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