Application by Mr Myrjun Hiso
Citation: [2026] FWC 1980
What happened
Mr Myrjun Hiso brought an application to the Fair Work Commission. The application concerned a dismissal and related to previous applications concerning the same dismissal. Somerville Retail Services Pty Ltd was the respondent. Deputy President Farouque heard the case.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission dismissed Mr Hiso’s application. The Commission found that section 725 of the Fair Work Act applied, which prevents relitigating matters already decided. The decision was made by Deputy President Farouque.
What it means for employers
Employers should be aware that previous decisions on similar matters can prevent subsequent applications from being relitigated. This highlights the importance of ensuring decisions are well-documented and legally sound.
What it means for employees
Employees should understand that if a matter has already been decided by the Fair Work Commission, they may not be able to bring a new application on the same issue.
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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 →