Mr Tommy Markovski v Pt Wollongong Pty Limited
Citation: [2026] FWC 281
What happened
Tommy Markovski brought an application for an unfair dismissal remedy. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the application had reasonable prospects of success. Pt Wollongong Pty Limited, the respondent, is a company. Deputy President Easton heard the case.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission found that Mr Markovski’s application for an unfair dismissal remedy did not have reasonable prospects of success. The Commission dismissed the application. As stated in the decision, “application has no reasonable prospects of success.”
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure their dismissal processes are fair and comply with the Fair Work Act. This case highlights the Commission’s power to dismiss applications that lack reasonable prospects of success.
What it means for employees
Employees seeking to pursue an unfair dismissal claim should carefully consider whether their application has reasonable prospects of success before lodging it with the Fair Work Commission.
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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 →