the Applicant v Fluidra Group Australia Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWC 2840
At a glance
- Employees affected
- 1
What happened
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission on May 26, 2026. The application was incomplete because she did not pay the required fee or obtain a fee waiver. The Commission attempted to contact the Applicant multiple times via email and SMS to rectify this issue. She received warnings that her application could be dismissed if the deficiency wasn't addressed.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission Deputy President O’Neill dismissed the Applicant’s unfair dismissal application. This was because it remained incomplete due to non-payment of a fee or obtaining a waiver, despite multiple attempts by the Commission to contact her and warnings about potential dismissal under section 587(1)(a) of the Fair Work Act.
What it means for employers
Employers should be aware that employees must properly lodge applications with the Fair Work Commission, including paying required fees or securing a fee waiver. The Commission will take steps to ensure applications are complete before proceeding.
What it means for employees
Employees lodging applications with the Fair Work Commission need to pay any applicable fees or obtain a fee waiver. Failure to do so can result in the application being dismissed even after warnings from the Commission.
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