During the 2022 State Election, the Government committed to review the practice and jurisdiction of the South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET) to ensure it is effective and efficient, and empower it to enforce its decisions without going through other courts.

The SAET is the independent umpire for workplace disputes, and timely court proceedings are critically important where maintaining workplace relationships and contracts are in question.

Next steps

Throughout October 2022, the Reference Group opened a survey to individuals who professionally engage with the tribunal.

The survey sought feedback on how the practice and jurisdiction of the SAET might be improved to better meet its objectives of effectiveness and efficiency, and the enforcement of orders in the SAET.

In February 2023, the department provided a report of this consultation to the Minister for Industrial Relations. The Minister is currently considering the advice and recommendations of stakeholders.