the Applicant v Woolworths (Victoria) Pty Limited
Citation: [2026] FWC 2613
At a glance
- Employees affected
- 1
What happened
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission on January 20, 2026. The application was incomplete because she did not answer questions regarding exceptional circumstances in Form F2. The Commission attempted to contact the Applicant via email and SMS to request completion of the form, warning that the application could be dismissed if unanswered within 14 days. Further reminders were sent in June 2026, again with a final deadline. the Applicant did not respond to these communications or submit a completed application.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission Deputy President O’Neill dismissed the Applicant's unfair dismissal application. The decision was based on the fact that her initial application was incomplete and she failed to address the outstanding questions despite multiple attempts by the Commission to contact her and provide warnings about potential dismissal under section 587(1)(a) of the Fair Work Act. The Commission found that the Applicant did not make the application in accordance with the Act.
What it means for employers
Employers should be aware that incomplete applications to the Fair Work Commission can lead to dismissal of a case. This highlights the importance of following instructions carefully and responding promptly to requests for information from the Commission.
What it means for employees
Employees lodging applications with the Fair Work Commission must ensure their forms are complete and accurate. Respond to any communication from the Commission, as failure to do so can result in your application being dismissed.
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