| Name | Court Room | Time |
|---|---|---|
| R** Craggs v Comcare | 11C | 10:00 am |
Last updated: 28 May 2026, 7:33 am. Names are partially masked for privacy. Details may change — always check with the Registry.
The NSW Interstate DDT list is a daily hearing list published through the New South Wales registry of Australia's federal court system. The word "interstate" signals that the matters grouped on it have a connection that crosses state or territory borders. This is common in federal jurisdiction because the Commonwealth courts operate as a single national court with registries in every capital city, so a matter filed in one registry can be managed, called over or heard with input from another. "DDT" is the registry's own internal list identifier, the kind of short code court staff use to group matters of a particular type before a judge or a registrar. If you have landed on this page, you are most likely checking whether a specific matter is listed, confirming a courtroom, or working out when to attend.
Because this list sits inside federal jurisdiction, the matters on it are generally governed by Commonwealth legislation rather than New South Wales state law. A clear example is any proceeding involving Comcare. When a party name reads as a person against Comcare, the matter almost always concerns the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 of the Commonwealth, which is the statute that runs the federal workers' compensation scheme.
What the NSW Interstate DDT list covers
Federal jurisdiction and the Comcare scheme
Comcare was established in 1988 and administers the Commonwealth's workers' compensation and rehabilitation scheme under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. That scheme covers employees of the Commonwealth, Commonwealth authorities, the Australian Capital Territory Government, and a small number of private corporations that self insure as licensees. Comcare is also the national work health and safety regulator under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. Because of that dual role, the disputes that reach a federal list can turn on compensation entitlements, on liability for an injury or illness, or on a work health and safety question.
How a dispute reaches a federal hearing
Most compensation disputes do not begin in a courtroom. A worker who disagrees with a decision first asks Comcare, or the relevant licensee, to look at it again through an internal reconsideration. If the reconsidered decision is still disputed, the next step is independent merits review. From 14 October 2024, that review is carried out by the Administrative Review Tribunal, which replaced the Administrative Appeals Tribunal under the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024. The new Tribunal reviews decisions made under roughly 400 Commonwealth laws and was expected to finalise more than 50,000 reviews in its first full year. A party who remains dissatisfied after the Tribunal can appeal to the Federal Court of Australia, but only on a question of law. That narrow appeal right is one of the reasons a Comcare matter appears on a federal court list rather than a state one.
How the Federal Court publishes and updates daily lists
The Federal Court of Australia publishes its daily court lists electronically each sitting day, and the authoritative versions sit within the court's own systems, principally the Commonwealth Courts Portal and Federal Law Search. Listings are living information. A matter can be added, stood down, adjourned to another day, moved between courtrooms, or resolved by consent before it is reached, and any of those can happen at short notice. Registry staff update the official list as the day unfolds, which is why any third party copy, including this one, should be treated as a starting point rather than the last word.
This is also why the timestamp on this page matters. A list that was accurate first thing in the morning may not reflect a mid morning change. If you are attending in person or dialling in, the safe habit is to confirm against the court's own list, or with the registry, close to the time you plan to appear.
How to read an interstate listing
Courtroom and time
Each entry pairs a matter with a courtroom and a start time. A courtroom label such as 11C identifies where the matter will be heard within the building, and the time shown is when the list is called rather than a private appointment for a single case. Several matters are often listed for the same time. The judicial officer works through them in order, so being present and ready when the list is called is more useful than arriving for a precise minute.
Party names and masking
Party names on this page are partially masked to reduce the exposure of personal details, while still letting a party or practitioner recognise their own matter. The official court list will show names in full. If you cannot tell from a masked entry whether a listing is yours, treat that as a prompt to check the primary source rather than to guess.
Verifying a listing before you attend
Independent list sites can save time, but they do not replace the registry. Before you rely on anything here, confirm the key details through an official channel. A short checklist helps:
- Match the matter name, the court or registry, and the hearing date against the court's own published list.
- Confirm the courtroom and start time, since either can change on the day.
- Check whether the matter is before a judge or a registrar, as that can affect how the hearing runs.
- If anything is unclear or urgent, contact the relevant registry directly rather than relying on a copy.
This platform is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to any Australian court, tribunal or government body. It exists to make public listing information easier to scan, not to provide legal advice or an official record.
Who uses this page
Interstate federal lists are read by a mix of people. Self represented litigants use them to confirm when and where to appear. Lawyers and clerks use them to plan a day that may run across more than one registry. Journalists and researchers use them to track proceedings of public interest. Employers, insurers and support people connected to a compensation matter use them to keep track of progress. Each of those readers wants the same three things quickly: is my matter listed, where, and at what time.
Frequently asked questions
What does the NSW Interstate DDT list contain?
It contains matters managed through the New South Wales federal registry that have an interstate element, grouped under an internal list code. In practice these are Commonwealth jurisdiction matters, which can include workers' compensation proceedings connected to Comcare and the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.
Is this the official court list?
No. This is an independent copy provided for convenience. The authoritative version is published by the Federal Court through its own systems, and you should confirm details there or with the registry before acting.
Why are the names partly hidden?
Names are partially masked to limit the spread of personal information while still allowing a party or their representative to identify their own matter. Full names appear on the official list.
What does a name against Comcare mean?
It usually indicates a workers' compensation matter under the Commonwealth scheme. Comcare covers federal employees, Commonwealth authorities, the Australian Capital Territory Government and licensed self insurers, and disputes can reach the Federal Court on a question of law after review by the Administrative Review Tribunal.
Can a listing change after it is published?
Yes. Matters are regularly added, stood down, adjourned, moved between courtrooms or resolved before they are reached. Always check close to the hearing time.
What should I do if I cannot find my matter?
Check the official Federal Court list first, then contact the relevant registry. A matter can be absent from a third party copy simply because that copy has not yet caught up with a change.