Mr Nataniel Victor Stavila v Votraint No. 604 Pty. Limited
Citation: [2026] FWC 138
What happened
Mr Nataniel Victor Stavila brought a general protections application against Votraint No. 604 Pty. Limited. He alleged he was dismissed. The application was filed outside the 21-day time limit for commencing such proceedings. The Fair Work Commission heard the case.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission dismissed Mr Stavila’s application. Deputy President Saunders found he did not establish exceptional circumstances to justify the late filing. The Commission noted the application was brought outside the statutory time limit. The decision states, 'the application was brought outside the statutory time limit and no exceptional circumstances have been established to justify the late filing.'
What it means for employers
Employers should be aware of the strict time limits for filing general protections applications. Failure to file within the 21-day period requires demonstrating exceptional circumstances, which are rarely found.
What it means for employees
Employees need to be aware of the 21-day time limit for filing general protections applications. Seeking legal advice promptly is crucial if you believe your workplace rights have been breached.
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This summary was drafted by AI 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 →