the Applicant v Andonovski Sales Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWC 2825
At a glance
- Employees affected
- 1
What happened
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission on June 2, 2026. The application was not compliant because the required fee wasn’t paid or a valid waiver form submitted. The Commission attempted to contact the Applicant multiple times via phone, voicemail, SMS and email, informing her of the outstanding fee and the risk of dismissal if it wasn’t resolved by July 8, 2026. She did not respond to these communications.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission dismissed the Applicant's unfair dismissal application. Deputy President Beaumont found the Applicant had sufficient opportunity to address the outstanding fee but failed to do so. The Commission exercised its discretion under section 587(1)(a) of the Fair Work Act 2009 to dismiss the application due to non-compliance regarding the application fee.
What it means for employers
Employers should be aware that applicants must comply with procedural requirements, including paying fees or obtaining waivers, for applications to the Fair Work Commission. Failure to do so can result in dismissal of the application.
What it means for employees
Employees lodging applications with the Fair Work Commission need to ensure they meet all requirements, particularly regarding fees and forms. Respond promptly to any communication from the Commission about your application’s status.
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