Ms Dakotah Ettridge v Comiskey Management Services Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWC 312
What happened
Ms Dakotah Ettridge brought an application for relief from an unfair dismissal. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the application had reasonable prospects of success. The case was U2025/16672. Deputy President Easton and another Deputy President heard the matter.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission found Ms Ettridge’s application for relief from an unfair dismissal had no reasonable prospects of success. The Commission initiated the dismissal under s.587(1)(c). The application was dismissed.
What it means for employers
Employers should be aware that the Fair Work Commission can initiate a dismissal under s.587(1)(c) and that applications for relief from unfair dismissal may not proceed if they lack reasonable prospects of success.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware that applications for relief from an unfair dismissal may be unsuccessful if they do not have reasonable prospects of success.
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