ReturnToWorkSA, Section 18 Disputes

In reply to Mr SZAKACS (Cheltenham) (18 November 2020). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer): I have been advised the following:

ReturnToWorkSA does not keep data on disputes under section 18 of the Act.

That information is, however, available from the South Australian Employment Tribunal.

The South Australian Employment Tribunal advised the following:

The total number of applications lodged under section 18 of the Return to Work Act to date is 263.

204 applications have been resolved by agreement between the parties or by the applicant withdrawing.

18 decisions and 2 preliminary rulings have been delivered.

41 files are currently open.