the Applicant v Minghui Education Pty. Ltd.
Citation: [2026] FWC 2572
At a glance
- Employees affected
- 1
- Awards cited
- MA000030
What happened
the Applicant was dismissed from her role as Operations Director at Minghui Education Pty. Ltd. in January 2026. The company, employing between 38 and 43 staff, conducted a review of its operational structure due to increasing compliance requirements. As a result, the Operations Director position was made redundant, with responsibilities redistributed among existing staff and external consultants. the Applicant received a letter outlining the redundancy and was paid in lieu of notice. She claims the dismissal was unfair and lacked proper consultation.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission found that Minghui Education Pty. Ltd. did not comply with its obligations to consult regarding the redundancy. While the company argued the role was genuinely redundant due to operational changes, they failed to adequately consider redeployment options for the Applicant. The Commission dismissed a jurisdictional objection and ordered compensation. A copy of the previous structure and new structure depicting the removal of the Operational Director role was filed.
What it means for employers
Employers must demonstrate genuine consideration of redeployment opportunities before making a redundancy decision. Proper consultation with affected employees is crucial, even in smaller businesses. Failing to do so can lead to findings of unfair dismissal and compensation orders.
What it means for employees
Employees facing potential redundancies should ensure they are consulted about proposed changes and given the opportunity to suggest alternatives. If redeployment options exist, employers must genuinely consider them before proceeding with a redundancy.
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