the Applicant v Your Story Community Supports Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWC 92
What happened
the Applicant brought an application for an unfair dismissal remedy against Your Story Community Supports Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the application had reasonable prospects of success and whether the application fee had been paid or waived. Deputy President Easton was involved in the decision.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission dismissed the Applicant’s application. The Commission found the application did not have reasonable prospects of success and the application fee was not paid or waived. The Commission’s decision was based on the application lacking merit and the fee not being addressed. As such, the application was dismissed.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure they have robust processes for managing employee dismissals and be prepared to defend those decisions in the Fair Work Commission. It is important to understand the requirements for applications and fees.
What it means for employees
Employees considering an unfair dismissal claim should carefully assess the prospects of success and be aware of any applicable fees. Seeking legal advice is recommended before lodging an application.
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This summary was drafted 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 →