the Applicant v Ausgrid Management Pty Ltd Trading AS Ausgrid
Citation: [2026] FWC 179
At a glance
- Employees affected
- 1
What happened
the Applicant commenced an application for relief from unfair dismissal. He was employed by Ausgrid Management Pty Ltd, trading as Ausgrid. The Fair Work Commission considered whether his dismissal was unfair. The decision relates to application U2025/12587.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission dismissed the Applicant’s application for relief from unfair dismissal. The Commission found Ausgrid had a valid reason related to the Applicant’s conduct for the dismissal. While there was a lack of procedural fairness, the Commission considered other matters and determined the dismissal was not harsh. The decision references cases including *Commonwealth of Australia (Australian Taxation Office) T/A Australian Taxation Office v Shamir*.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure they have a valid reason for dismissing employees and follow fair procedures. Even if procedural fairness is lacking, a dismissal may not be considered unfair if other factors suggest it was not harsh.
What it means for employees
Employees who believe they have been unfairly dismissed should apply to the Fair Work Commission for relief. The Commission will consider the reason for dismissal and whether the process was fair, but also other relevant factors.
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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 →