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FWCFair Work Commission · 28 May 2026

the Applicant v CorePlus Brighton Pty Ltd & the Respondent

Citation: [2026] FWC 1954

What happened

the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning a dismissal. The application related to contraventions involving her dismissal. The Fair Work Commission case number was C2025/12576. CorePlus Brighton Pty Ltd and the Respondent were also involved. The Deputy President and another Deputy President heard the case.

What was decided

The Fair Work Commission determined the application was incomplete. The decision concerned a dismissal under s.587(1)(a) of the Fair Work Act. The Commission did not provide further details regarding the reasons for the finding of an incomplete application.

What it means for employers

Employers should ensure that all applications to the Fair Work Commission are complete and properly filed to avoid delays or dismissal of the application.

What it means for employees

Employees should carefully review and ensure all necessary information is included when lodging an application with the Fair Work Commission. Incomplete applications may not be processed.

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