[2025] FWC 1696
Citation: [2025] FWC 1696
What happened
Australian Concert and Entertainment Security Pty Ltd (ACES) sought costs against the Respondent, who represented the Applicant in an unfair dismissal claim. The Applicant was dismissed from ACES as a security guard following an incident at a hospital involving a police officer. ACES alleged the Respondent’s actions, including sending an email with a settlement offer and failing to attend a conciliation conference, caused them to incur unnecessary costs. The Respondent claimed his actions were based on instructions from the Applicant and that communications were primarily by phone due to language barriers. ACES rejected the settlement offer and the Respondent did not attend the scheduled conciliation conference, claiming the Commission had been informed of their intention not to participate, though this email was not received.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission Deputy President Slevin found that the Respondent’s actions in representing the Applicant caused ACES to incur costs. The Deputy President proposed to order the Respondent to pay ACES $28,952.20 on account of those costs. The Respondent will be given an opportunity to respond to this proposed order. The decision highlights the importance of proper communication and adherence to procedures in Fair Work proceedings.
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