Application by the Applicant
What happened
the Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission seeking an order to stop bullying. The Commission, comprised of McKinnon C and a Commissioner, considered whether the alleged bullying occurred 'while at work'. The specific details of the bullying allegations and the parties involved are not detailed in the provided text.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission considered an application from the Applicant regarding bullying. The decision focuses on whether the alleged bullying occurred 'while at work', a requirement for the Commission to intervene. The text does not detail the Commission’s ultimate decision on this point, only that it was under consideration. The Commission’s reasoning is not detailed in the provided text.
What it means for employers
Employers should be aware of the Fair Work Commission’s power to intervene in workplace bullying. The definition of 'while at work' is a key factor in determining whether the Commission can issue an order. Employers should ensure they have robust policies and procedures to address bullying complaints.
What it means for employees
Employees experiencing bullying may be able to seek assistance from the Fair Work Commission. However, it is important to understand that the Commission’s ability to intervene depends on whether the bullying occurred 'while at work'.
Want this applied to your situation?
Reading the decision is free. FairWork Mate goes further — it reads the full case library and applies precedents like this one to your specific facts, citing the cases as it reasons. General information, not a guaranteed outcome or legal advice.
Send your details to Liquid Employment Lawyers
Liquid Employment Lawyers is a paid legal service and our referral partner, not free Fair Work advice. FairWork Mate may receive a referral fee from Liquid Legal. Tell them what has happened and a member of their team will call you back. For free general guidance, use our tools or call the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94.
Prefer to read first? About Liquid Employment Lawyers · Not sure if you need a lawyer? Read the legal help guides
Want more cases like this?
FairWork Mate tracks Fair Work Ombudsman, Fair Work Commission and Federal Court decisions across Australia. The AI advisor answers plain-English questions grounded on the full corpus — awards cited, industry, penalty amounts and affected employee counts — with a citation to the underlying decision on every answer.
FairWork Mate AI
This is one decision. Pro reads all of them.
Free case pages cite the top 250 decisions. Pro opens the full Fair Work Commission and Federal Court library, cross-references your own situation against it, and cites the decision behind every answer — plus document upload, so it can read your letter or contract line by line. 150 questions a month, cancel anytime.
Renews monthly at A$29.99 until you cancel. By continuing you agree to our Terms.
Get notified on new Fair Work cases
Free email alerts when we publish new underpayment decisions, penalty orders, and workplace law updates.