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FWCFair Work Commission · 2025

the Applicant v Disability Talk Pty Ltd

Citation: [2025] FWC 3330

What happened

the Applicant brought an application for an unfair dismissal remedy against Disability Talk Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the dismissal was a genuine redundancy. the Deputy President heard the case.

What was decided

The Fair Work Commission dismissed the Applicant’s application. The Commission found the dismissal was not unfair and upheld a jurisdictional objection. The decision states, 'dismissal not unfair – application dismissed.'

What it means for employers

Employers should ensure redundancy processes are genuine and comply with Fair Work legislation. A flawed redundancy process can lead to claims of unfair dismissal.

What it means for employees

Employees who believe they have been unfairly dismissed should seek legal advice. The Fair Work Commission may dismiss applications if the dismissal was a genuine redundancy.

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https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/pdf/2025fwc3330.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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