Application by The Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers (009V) & The Australian Maritime Officers' Union (001N)
Citation: [2026] FWC 1692
What happened
The Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers and the Australian Maritime Officers’ Union applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application concerned a case, B2026/237, and sought to extend a 30-day period. The decision was made on 31 December 2025.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission granted the application to extend the 30-day period related to case B2026/237. Deputy President Hampton C and another person were involved in the decision. The document details the application and its approval.
What it means for employers
Employers should be aware of deadlines and timeframes within Fair Work Commission processes. This decision highlights the possibility of extensions being granted, so understanding the reasons behind time limits is important.
What it means for employees
Employees and unions should be aware of the processes for seeking extensions within the Fair Work Commission. This can be a useful avenue if time constraints are impacting a case.
Every statement above is drawn from the published decision. Read the original here:
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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 →