[2017] FWC 4441 The attached document replaces the document previously issued with the original code [2017] FWC 4193 on 11 August 2017. Incorrect MNC and PR code. On behalf of the Chambers of Justice Ross Dated 25 August 2017 1 Fair Work Act 2009 s.285—Annual wage reviews to be conducted Annual Wage Review 2017–18 (C2018/1) JUSTICE ROSS, PRESIDENT MELBOURNE, 11 AUGUST 2017 DRAFT TIMETABLE [1] The draft timetable for the 2017-18 Annual Wage Review is attached for comment at Attachment A. Parties should also note that it is the Panel’s intention to publish questions on notice after the lodgement of initial submissions to be answered as part of the reply submissions. [2] The Annual Wage Review 2015–16 noted that a project to update the previous budget standards is being undertaken by the Australian Council of Social Services, Catholic Social Services Australia, United Voice and the Social Policy Research Centre which may provide contemporary budget standards data.1 [3] In the event that these contemporary budget standards are published, the Panel will consider having a preliminary hearing on their outcomes. Interested parties will be informed of the Panel’s intentions in this regard. [4] Submissions in relation to the draft timetable should be made by close of business Friday 18 August 2017 and can be filed electronically at awr@fwc.gov.au. [5] All submissions will be posted to the Commission’s website. PRESIDENT Printed by authority of the Commonwealth Government Printer <Price code A, PR595622> 1 [2016] FWCFB 3500 at [442]. [2017] FWC 4441 STATEMENT [2017] FWC 4441 2 Attachment A Timetable for Annual Wage Review 2017–18 Date Event 13 March 2018 Closing date for lodging submissions 30 March–2 April 2018 Easter Break 9 April 2018 Closing date for lodging reply submissions and any submissions relating to data published after 13 March 2018 4 May 2018 Closing date for expressions of interest in taking part in the final consultations 11 May 2018* Closing date for lodging supplementary submissions limited to matters arising from the Budget 15–16 May 2018 Final consultations in Melbourne (15 May 2018) and Sydney (16 May 2018) * This date has been set on the assumption that the Budget for 2018–19 will be handed down on the second Tuesday of May, 8 May 2018, consistent with usual practice.