Fair Work Commission

20 September 2016

Interested parties to lodge expressions of interest to participate in a preliminary hearing into the Annual Wage Review 2016–17 process

10 October 2016

Closing date for filing submissions and material in relation to matters considered at the preliminary hearing

17 October 2016

Closing date for lodging reply submissions in relation to matters considered at the preliminary hearing

24 October 2016

Preliminary hearing into the Annual Wage Review 2016–17 process to deal with:

• United Voice proposal to adopt a medium-term target for the national minimum wage;
• a review of transitional instruments; and
• a review of existing arrangements for employees with disability.

Preliminary hearing scheduled in Sydney.

29 March 2017

Closing date for lodging submissions

13 April 2017

Closing date for lodging reply submissions and any submissions relating to data published after 29 March 2017

14–17 April 2017

Easter Break

5 May 2017

Closing date for expressions of interest in taking part in the final consultations

12 May 2017*

Closing date for lodging supplementary submissions limited to matters arising from the Budget

17–18 May 2017

Final consultations in Melbourne (17 May 2017) and Sydney (18 May 2017)