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FWCFair Work Commission · 31 December 2025

Mr Wayne Burns v THE TRUSTEE FOR THE ARC UNIT TRUST

Citation: [2026] FWC 356

What happened

Wayne Burns brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning an unfair dismissal. The Commission initiated a dismissal under section 587 due to Mr Burns’ failure to prosecute his original application. Deputy President Easton heard the case. The decision references a previous appeal case, Viavattene, Peter - [2013] FWCFB 2532.

What was decided

The Fair Work Commission dismissed Mr Burns’ application for an unfair dismissal remedy. The Commission initiated a dismissal under section 587 because Mr Burns did not actively pursue his initial application. Deputy President Easton made the decision.

What it means for employers

Employers should ensure applicants actively engage in their Fair Work Commission applications. Failure to do so can lead to the dismissal of the application.

What it means for employees

Employees must diligently pursue Fair Work Commission applications. A lack of engagement can result in the application being dismissed.

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Every statement above is drawn from the published decision. Read the original here:

https://www.fwc.gov.au/document-view/decisions/mr-wayne-burns-v-the-trustee-for-the-arc-unit-trust-2026-fwc-356

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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 →

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