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FWCFair Work Commission · 2025

the Applicant v Roaming Bells Pty Ltd

Citation: [2025] FWC 2537

What happened

the Applicant commenced employment with Roaming Bells Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission considered an application for an unfair dismissal remedy. The Commission found the application had no reasonable prospects of success and was dismissed.

What was decided

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

What it means for employers

Employers should ensure they have a robust process for assessing applications and determining if they have reasonable prospects of success.

What it means for employees

Employees should be aware that applications can be dismissed if the Commission finds they have no reasonable prospects of success.

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https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/pdf/2025fwc2537.pdf

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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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