Ms Kim Furness v Coastline Credit Union Limited
Citation: [2026] FWC 282
What happened
Kim Furness brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning her dismissal from Coastline Credit Union Limited. The Commission considered whether the application had reasonable prospects of success. The Deputy President, Easton DP, was involved in the decision.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission found that Ms Furness’s application for an unfair dismissal remedy had no reasonable prospects of success. The Commission did not provide detailed reasoning beyond this finding. The case reference is U2025/16571.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure that dismissal processes are compliant with the Fair Work Act and that decisions are well-documented to withstand scrutiny if a claim is brought.
What it means for employees
Employees should seek legal advice promptly if they believe they have been unfairly dismissed. An application may not proceed if it lacks reasonable prospects of success.
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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 →