Date set for convicted wife-killer Gerard Baden-Clay’s appeal

Murderer Gerard Baden-Clay’s appeal against his conviction has been set for August 7, in news welcomed by the family of his wife and victim Allison.

Baden-Clay is serving a life sentence for her murder, and it will be more than a year after the initial guilty verdict that his appeal will be heard.

His lawyers will argue the murder verdict was "unreasonable" and a "miscarriage of justice" occurred because certain directions were not given to the jury.

They will also argue the presiding judge erred by leaving it up to the jury to decide if Baden-Clay attempted to disguise marks on his face by making razor cuts.

Allison's cousin Jodie and aunt Mary have said it was a relief for the family to see the process moving forward so it may finally end.

Baden-Clay's mother Elaine declined the opportunity to comment when approached at her home.