Application by the Applicant
Citation: [2026] FWC 38
What happened
The Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application concerned a contravention involving a dismissal. The Deputy President considered whether exceptional circumstances existed to extend time. The case number was C2025/12515.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission dismissed the Applicant’s application. The Deputy President found there were no exceptional circumstances to extend time. The decision states, 'whether exceptional circumstances – no exceptional circumstances – application dismissed'.
What it means for employers
Employers should be aware of time limits for applications to the Fair Work Commission and the high bar for demonstrating exceptional circumstances to extend those limits.
What it means for employees
Employees should be mindful of deadlines for lodging applications with the Fair Work Commission. It is difficult to get extensions of time, as exceptional circumstances are required.
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