Annual Wage Review 2020–21 [2020] FWC 5430

1 Fair Work Act 2009 s.285—Annual wage review Annual Wage Review 2020–21 (C2021/1) JUSTICE ROSS, PRESIDENT MELBOURNE, 12 OCTOBER 2020 TIMETABLE [1] On Thursday 17 September 2020, a Statement was issued on the draft timetable for the Annual Wage Review 2020–21.[1] Two submissions were received and published on the Fair Work Commission’s website. The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) proposed that an additional 7 days be allowed for reply submissions. The Australian Industry Group did not have any concerns regarding the draft timetable or ACTU’s proposal for an extension of time for reply submissions. [2] The draft timetable has been adjusted to allow for an additional 7 days for reply submissions. The timetable provided at Attachment A is confirmed. PRESIDENT Printed by authority of the Commonwealth Government Printer <PR723482> [1] [2020] FWC 5012. [2020] FWC 5430 STATEMENT -- 1 of 2 -- [2020] FWC 5430 2 Attachment A Annual Wage Review 2020–21 —Draft Timetable Date Event 26 March 2021 2 April–5 April 2021 Closing date for lodging submissions Easter 23 April 2021 Closing date for lodging reply submissions and any submissions relating to data or research published after 26 March 2021 7 May 2021 Closing date for expressions of interest in taking part in consultations 14 May 2021* Closing date for lodging supplementary submissions relating to data or research published after 23 April 2021 and/or post-Budget submissions 19 May 2021^ Consultations 4 June 2021# Closing date for lodging submissions regarding the National Accounts March quarter 2021 8 June 2021 Closing date for lodging reply submissions regarding the National Accounts March quarter 2021 * This date has been set on the assumption that the Budget for 2021–22 will be handed down on the second Tuesday of May, 11 May 2021, consistent with usual practice. ^ Format and location to be determined. # This date has been set on the assumption that the ABS National Accounts data are released on the first Wednesday of June, 2 June 2021, consistent with usual practice. -- 2 of 2 --