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FWCFair Work Commission · 31 December 2024

the Applicant v Albury Wodonga Automotive Group Pty Ltd

Citation: [2025] FWC 1707

What happened

the Applicant commenced proceedings in the Fair Work Commission seeking an unfair dismissal remedy from Albury Wodonga Automotive Group Pty Ltd. The Commission considered whether the Applicant’s application had reasonable prospects of success. The case number was U2025/4258.

What was decided

The Fair Work Commission, Deputy President Easton, found that the Applicant’s application for an unfair dismissal remedy had no reasonable prospects of success. The Commission dismissed the application. The decision states the dismissal occurred under s.587(1)(c).

What it means for employers

Employers should ensure that dismissal decisions are carefully considered and comply with the Fair Work Act. This case highlights the Commission’s power to dismiss applications that lack reasonable prospects of success.

What it means for employees

Employees should be aware that applications for unfair dismissal remedies must have reasonable prospects of success to be considered by the Fair Work Commission. Seeking legal advice is recommended before lodging an application.

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This summary was drafted from the published decision and reviewed before publishing. It is general information, not legal advice. For your specific situation, speak to the Fair Work Ombudsman (13 13 94) or a qualified lawyer. About these summaries & corrections →

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