the Applicant v Fulton Hogan Construction Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWC 2369
At a glance
- Employees affected
- 1
What happened
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission on November 2, 2025. The application was incomplete, missing his commencement date and lacking payment or a fee waiver request. Commission staff attempted to contact the Applicant multiple times via phone, email, and SMS between November 5 and June 15, 2026, warning him that the application would likely be dismissed if deficiencies weren't addressed. He did not respond.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission Deputy President dismissed the Applicant’s unfair dismissal application. The decision was based on the fact that the application was incomplete and he failed to rectify the issues despite repeated attempts by the Commission to contact him. The Commission found the application wasn't made in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009, allowing for its dismissal under section 587(1)(a).
What it means for employers
Employers should be aware that employees must properly complete and pay for unfair dismissal applications. Failure to do so can lead to the application being dismissed.
What it means for employees
Employees lodging an unfair dismissal claim need to ensure their application is complete, including providing all required information and paying the fee or obtaining a waiver. Respond promptly to communications from the Fair Work Commission regarding your application.
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