Mr Malachi Kore v Dux Manufacturing Limited
Citation: [2026] FWC 376
What happened
Mr Malachi Kore commenced proceedings in the Fair Work Commission seeking a remedy for unfair dismissal. Dux Manufacturing Limited, his former employer, is a manufacturing company. The Fair Work Commission found that Mr Kore’s application was not made in accordance with the Act.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission dismissed Mr Kore’s application for an unfair dismissal remedy. Deputy President Easton found the application was not made in accordance with the Act. The Commission did not provide detailed reasoning beyond this finding.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure employees follow the correct procedures when lodging applications with the Fair Work Commission. Failure to adhere to these procedures can result in applications being dismissed.
What it means for employees
Employees need to be aware of and follow the correct procedures when lodging applications with the Fair Work Commission. Incorrectly lodging an application can lead to it being dismissed.
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