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FWCFair Work Commission · 31 December 2024

the Applicant v Australian Capital Territory

Citation: [2025] FWC 3247

What happened

the Applicant commenced employment with the Australian Capital Territory in 2018. She was dismissed in 2023. the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning contraventions involving her dismissal. The Commission notes that the document provided is a decision, but lacks specific details about the events leading to the dismissal or the nature of the alleged contraventions.

What was decided

The Fair Work Commission case, the Applicant v Australian Capital Territory, was heard and decided on 31 December 2024. the Commissioner presided over the matter. The document indicates this is a decision concerning contraventions related to the Applicant’s dismissal. Further details regarding the decision and its reasoning are not available within the provided text.

What it means for employers

The Australian Capital Territory should review its dismissal processes to ensure compliance with Fair Work legislation. The case highlights the importance of documenting reasons for dismissal and ensuring fair treatment of employees.

What it means for employees

Employees who believe their dismissal was unfair or involved workplace contraventions should consider seeking legal advice and lodging an application with the Fair Work Commission.

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https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/pdf/2025fwc3247.pdf

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