the Applicant v Department Of Justice Victoria
Citation: [2025] FWC 3465
What happened
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission seeking an unfair dismissal remedy. The Department of Justice Victoria was the respondent. The Commission did not grant an extension of time for the application and ultimately dismissed it.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission dismissed the Applicant’s application for an unfair dismissal remedy. The Commission found that no exceptional circumstances were demonstrated to warrant an extension of time for the application. "The application was dismissed."
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure they adhere to time limits for responding to applications filed with the Fair Work Commission. Failure to do so can result in applications being dismissed.
What it means for employees
Employees need to be aware of the time limits for lodging applications with the Fair Work Commission. Seeking an extension of time requires demonstrating exceptional circumstances.
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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 →