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FWCFair Work Commission · 1 January 2026

the Applicant v Sydney Community Services

Citation: [2026] FWC 1977

What happened

the Applicant brought an application for an unfair dismissal remedy against Sydney Community Services. The Fair Work Commission was asked to consider whether her dismissal was unfair. the Commissioner heard the case. The document indicates this is decision U2026/4691.

What was decided

The Fair Work Commission is yet to make a decision. The document is a published decision, but the content is unavailable. The document states, 'Application for an unfair dismissal remedy'.

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https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/pdf/2026fwc1977.pdf

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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 →

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