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FWCFair Work Commission · 2025

Application by the Applicant

Citation: [2025] FWC 3319

What happened

The Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission for an order to stop bullying at work. The Fair Work Commission did not provide details about the parties involved or the specific bullying allegations. The application was considered by Commissioner McKinnon.

What was decided

The Fair Work Commission considered whether the Applicant’s application had reasonable prospects of success. The decision does not state the outcome of the application, only that it was considered. The document indicates the Commission was assessing the prospects of success of the application.

What it means for employers

Employers should be aware of their obligations to prevent bullying in the workplace. This includes having clear policies and procedures in place to address complaints of bullying and taking appropriate action when bullying is identified.

What it means for employees

Employees experiencing bullying at work should be aware of their options for seeking redress, including applying to the Fair Work Commission for an order to stop the bullying.

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https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/pdf/2025fwc3319.pdf

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