Appendix B: Regional allocation
On 1 April 2019, the regional allocation model commenced, replacing a model of allocating work to Members based on industry panels.
Regional coordinators and regions
The Commissions operates in three regions, covering each state and territory in Australia. Each region is led by a Regional Coordinator, and supported by a Deputy Regional Coordinator.
Figure B1: The three regions
National practice leaders
The Commission has eight national practice areas. These areas cover specialist case types and are overseen by a national practice leader. The practice leader has responsibility for allocating cases that fall within their practice area.
Table B1: National practice leaders
|
Case type |
Role |
Member |
|---|---|---|
|
Unfair dismissals |
Practice leader |
Deputy President Clancy |
|
Deputy practice leader |
Commissioner Bissett |
|
|
General protections |
Practice leader |
Deputy President Kovacic |
|
Enterprise agreements |
Practice leader |
Commissioner Lee |
|
Anti-bullying |
Practice leader |
Commissioner Hampton |
|
New approaches |
Practice leader |
Deputy President Booth |
|
Major projects1 |
Practice leader |
Vice President Catanzariti |
|
Organisations |
Practice leader |
Senior Deputy President Hamberger |
|
Commonwealth public sector |
Practice leader |
Vice President Catanzariti |
1 Generally, a major project is a project with a value of at least $1 billion. However, projects of particular regional significance may be allocated to the practice area despite falling below the $1 billion threshold.
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