Appeal a decision
Learn about the types of decisions that you can appeal and our appeals process.
Appealing our decisions
We notify you in writing about any decisions.
You can appeal to the independent Community Services Industry Long Service Leave Committee if you disagree with a decision made by the Long Service Corporation.
Committee members include employer and union representatives from the community services industry in NSW.
Decisions you can appeal include:
- Corporation’s refusal to register a worker
- cancellation of a worker registration
- use of a deemed maximum rate of pay to calculate a worker's long service leave payment.
How to appeal
Return the appeal form sent to you with your decision letter as soon as possible.
The committee reviews information used in the original decision along with other information provided.
Your appeal:
- must explain why the original decision should be overturned – for example, where the decision was based on incorrect or misinterpreted information
- should include supporting documents – for example, work diaries, a letter from an employer detailing work performed and period of employment, position description, references, statutory declarations or invoices showing the work performed
- must be lodged within 42 days of the date you receive a decision letter. The Committee Chairperson may accept an appeal within 6 months in the event of exceptional circumstances.
We send you the outcome of your appeal in writing.
Contact us on 13 14 41 for more information.
