Government and Related Employees Appeal Tribunal

The Tribunal is an independent body established under the Government and Related Employees Appeal Tribunal Act 1980 No 39 (GREAT Act).

GREAT hears and determines appeals against decisions relating to the discipline and promotion of NSW public sector employees. Members of the NSW Police also have appeal rights in respect of refusal to have injury or illness classified as work related.

When hearing an appeal the Tribunal consists of three persons:

• a Chairperson (appointed by the Governor for a fixed term);
• an employer's representative nominated by the employer;
• an employee's representative nominated by the relevant association of employees (union)

Appeals must be lodged within strict time limits. (Section 29 GREAT Act, 1980 ).

GREAT decisions are final except for a right of appeal to the Court of Appeal on a question of law. (Part 5, GREAT Act, 1980 )

• Government and Related Employees Appeal Tribunal Act 1980 No 39
• Government and Related Employees Appeal Tribunal Regulation 2005

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• Practice Notes

The following are decisions of the Tribunal in relation to discipline, jurisdiction and Hurt on Duty matters that may be of interest.

Hurt on Duty

Discipline

Jurisdiction/Interlocutory

Street address: Level 2, 1 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Registry hours: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday 
Phone: (02) 9020 4750
Phone hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday 
Fax: (02) 9020 4790