Sham Contracting
Cases where workers were misclassified as contractors instead of employees under sections 357-359 of the Fair Work Act.
100 sham contracting decisions on file. Plain-English summaries with links to the original judgment. Ask the AI advisor about your situation — Plus members get full case-law citations in answers.
B.M.D. Constructions Pty Ltd v Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (No 4)
[2026] FCA 1037 · Federal Court
B.M.D. Constructions Pty Ltd sought to strike out paragraphs in a defence filed by the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) regarding alleged breaches of the Fair Work Act and the Competition and C…
Transport Workers’ Union of Australia v Qantas Airways Limited (Administration Extension Application)
[2026] FCA 1013 · Federal Court
The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) brought proceedings against Qantas Airways Limited and Qantas Ground Services Pty Ltd regarding an unlawful outsourcing decision made in late 2020. Following a lengthy legal process, in…
the Applicant v Fair Work Ombudsman
[2026] FCAFC 92 · Federal Court
the Applicant appealed decisions made against him regarding Foot & Thai Massage Pty Ltd (FTM), a massage business he directed. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) initially found FTM and the Respondent had contravened the Fair…
the Applicant v WS Remedial Group (NSW) Pty Ltd
[2026] FCA 968 · Federal Court
Matthew Jackson commenced proceedings against WS Remedial Group (NSW) Pty Ltd, Sharn Piper, and Waterstop Solutions (NSW) Pty Ltd alleging adverse action, breach of contract, and other workplace-related issues following …
the Applicant v Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited (No 4)
[2026] FCA 967 · Federal Court
This case, Gall v Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited (No 4), concerns a class action lawsuit brought before the Federal Court of Australia. The Applicant, Mr Gall, and other employees of Domino’s franchisees alleged that…
the Applicant v Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd (Liability)
[2026] FCA 891 · Federal Court
the Applicant, a concert pianist, commenced legal action against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and the Respondent, the MSO's Chief Operating Officer. This followed the Applicant making statements about Israel co…
TESA Group Pty Ltd v Mining and Energy Union
[2026] FCAFC 86 · Federal Court
TESA Group Pty Ltd and two related companies appealed a Federal Court decision regarding a judicial review application. The appeal concerned whether a Deputy President of the Fair Work Commission should have recused them…
the Applicant v Whistle Funds Management Company Pty Ltd
[2026] FCA 831 · Federal Court
the Applicant initially worked as an independent contractor for Whistle Funds Management Company Pty Ltd from 2012. From July 2017, he held a role as Fund Manager and later became Managing Director in April 2021. the App…
the Applicant v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FCA 679 · Federal Court
the Applicant, a casual trolley collector for Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd, was terminated on February 9, 2024. He alleges his termination and prior treatment were unlawful under various discrimination and workpl…
the Applicant v CorePlus Brighton Pty Ltd & the Respondent
[2026] FWC 1954 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning a dismissal. The application related to contraventions involving her dismissal. The Fair Work Commission case number was C2025/12576. CorePlus B…
the Applicant v Border Inn Bacchas Marsh Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1948 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning a dismissal. The case involved Border Inn Bacchas Marsh Pty Ltd. The Commission noted the application was incomplete and related to a dismissal …
Application by Transport Workers’ Union of Australia
[2025] FWCFB 58 · Fair Work Commission
The Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWU) lodged four applications with the Fair Work Commission (MS2024/1 to MS2024/4) seeking minimum standards orders for employee-like workers and road transport workers, and a r…
Application by Transport Workers’ Union of Australia
[2024] FWC 2438 · Fair Work Commission
In August 2024, the Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWU) lodged three applications with the Fair Work Commission seeking minimum standards orders for gig-economy and road transport workers. Two applications (MS202…
Application by Transport Workers’ Union of Australia
[2024] FWCFB 427 · Fair Work Commission
The Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWU) lodged four applications with the Fair Work Commission in August and September 2024. Three applications (MS2024/1, MS2024/2, MS2024/3) sought minimum standards orders cover…
Application by Transport Workers’ Union of Australia
[2024] FWC 3470 · Fair Work Commission
The Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWU) lodged four applications seeking minimum standards orders for employee-like workers and road transport workers, plus a road transport contractual chain order. Menulog Pty L…
[2026] FWC 512
[2026] FWC 512 · Fair Work Commission
Eric Jordan was dismissed from Pacific National Services Pty Ltd on 26 May 2025. The company alleges he performed Nazi salutes at Mittagong Railway Station on 6 March 2025, breaching workplace policies and damaging the c…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-26-warwick-institute-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Warwick Institute of Australia Pty Ltd, its director the Respondent, and former finance manager a co-worker. They are accused of allegedly requiring a Brazilian …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-18-lha-and-fwo-yarra-valley-compliance-issues-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Labour Hire Authority (LHA) and Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) held a forum in Healesville on March 17, 2026, with local growers, industry groups, and labour hire companies. This followed a compliance operation by the LHA…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-13-sham-contracting-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are increasing their focus on sham contracting. This occurs when employers misclassify employees as independent contractors to avoid paying entitleme…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-06-shinya-torquay-hr-pty-ltd-and-shinya-geelong-hr-pty-ltd-compliance-notice-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Shinya Geelong HR Pty Ltd and Shinya Torquay HR Pty Ltd, former operators of ramen restaurants in Geelong and Torquay, Victoria, have been penalized for failing to comply with Compliance Notices. The Fair Work Ombudsman …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-06-echuca-kebabs-pty-ltd-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Echuca Kebabs Pty Ltd, a take-away food business in Echuca, Victoria, and its sole director, Zekeriye Bilir, have been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a failure to comply with a Fair Work…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-05-ezytenant-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Geng Xu, Jayce Richardson, and Chen Sun, former directors and a former bookkeeper of Ezytenant Pty Ltd, a real estate advertising and management company based in…
[2024] FWC 1699
[2024] FWC 1699 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has made determinations to vary 155 modern awards to include a delegates’ rights term. This change stems from the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023, which aims to…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-01-27-korserv-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Korserv Pty Ltd, a Queensland-based labour hire provider, and its manager, the Respondent. This action follows an audit of pay rates at a strawberry farm in the …
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2753 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant sought an unfair deactivation remedy under the Fair Work Act 2009, claiming she was unfairly deactivated from Amazon's digital labour platform. Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd argued the Applicant did no…
the Applicant v Evolution Mining (NorthParkes) Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2823 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant lodged unfair dismissal and unlawful termination applications with the Fair Work Commission on February 22, 2026. He stated he started employment with Evolution Mining (NorthParkes) Pty Ltd on August 4, 202…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2724 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, who drives passengers for Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd (Uber) since 2023 and previously delivered food via Uber Eats from 2018, was deactivated from the platform on October 29, 2025. This followed three complain…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2868 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an Uber Eats driver, had his digital account deactivated by Portier Pacific Pty Ltd on April 10, 2026. He filed an application for an unfair deactivation remedy on July 4, 2026, which was 64 days outside t…
the Applicant v Australian Broadcasting Corporation
[2026] FWC 2714 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a casual journalist at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), filed for unfair dismissal in February 2026. He claims he was dismissed on February 20, 2026, when he wasn't offered shifts on a fortni…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 1761 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an Uber Eats driver, sought a remedy against Portier Pacific Pty Ltd (Uber Eats) after her account was deactivated. She argued she performed work through the platform for at least six months, making her el…
the Applicant v Complete Traffic Services (Vic) Pty Ltd Trading AS Construction Contract Labour Traffic
[2026] FWC 3012 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission against Complete Traffic Services (Vic) Pty Ltd, trading as Construction Contract Labour Traffic. The application was filed 32 days late.…
the Applicant v Veritec Pty Ltd & the Respondent and Another
[2026] FWCFB 173 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with Atturra Cloud Business Solutions – Sales & Marketing on October 20, 2025, following an offer email sent on June 13, 2025. Her employment agreement was with Atturra Personnel Pty Lt…
Qube Ports Pty Ltd v the Applicant & the Respondent
[2026] FWC 2507 · Fair Work Commission
Qube Ports Pty Ltd commenced proceedings seeking costs against the Applicant and his representative, Mr Pedram Mohseni. The Applicant was dismissed from his role as a stevedore with Qube in February 2025 and subsequently…
Application by Manveer Transport Australia Pty Ltd .
[2026] FWC 2783 · Fair Work Commission
Manveer Transport Australia Pty Ltd (Manveer Transport) entered into contracts for services with Australian Subcontractor Services Pty Ltd (ACS) starting in February 2025. ACS terminated the Applicant's contract on April…
the Applicant v Woolworths (W.A.) Pty Limited
[2026] FWC 2280 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission on May 22, 2026, alleging she was unfairly dismissed by Woolworths (W.A.) Pty Limited on April 23, 2026. The application was filed outsid…
the Applicant v Mars Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2772 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed from Mars Australia Pty Ltd in December 2025 after a forklift punctured a carton of peppermint mints on October 14, 2025. As team leader, the Applicant assessed the situation with a food safet…
the Applicant v Stay In The Fight Boxing Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2336 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant claims he was unfairly dismissed from his employment with Stay In The Fight Boxing Australia Pty Ltd (SITF). Initially, the application named Masters Training Centre Australia Pty Ltd as the employer due to…
The Applicant v Catholic Education of Western Australia
[2026] FWC 2669 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant filed an unfair dismissal application against Catholic Education of Western Australia (CEWA) 82 days after their alleged dismissal on February 17, 2026. CEWA initially was incorrectly named as CEWA Pty Ltd.…
the Applicant v Woolworths Group Limited
[2026] FWCFB 176 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an employee of Woolworths Group Limited, filed a general protections dismissal dispute application after an incident where he was told to adjust his clothing while working a casual shift on May 14, 2026. H…
the Applicant v The Trustee For Mag Unit Trust
[2026] FWC 2765 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission on June 11, 2026. He claimed to have been dismissed from The Trustee For Mag Unit Trust after being employed for approximately three week…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2875 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant sought to extend the time limit for filing an unfair deactivation application against Portier Pacific Pty Ltd (Respondent). He was deactivated on March 30, 2026, and filed his application on May 20, 2026, 3…
the Applicant v Arbon Bulk Haulage Pty Ltd As Trustee For Gb & Lg Arbon Family Trust
[2026] FWC 2567 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant was employed by Arbon Bulk Haulage Pty Ltd as a trustee for GB & LG Arbon Family Trust as an Administration Officer. She commenced employment in January 2023 and took unpaid parental leave, returning to wor…
the Applicant v Edlar Pty Ltd (Formerly Known As Bosnar Engineering Pty Ltd)
[2026] FWC 2896 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission on 30 June 2026, claiming a general protections contravention related to his dismissal. His application was one day late. He was initially told he was dismissed on 8 June…
the Applicant v Should Be Digging Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2501 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission on February 17, 2026. She stated she began working for Should Be Digging Pty Ltd on March 19, 2025, and was dismissed on February 2, 2026…
the Applicant v The Trustee For Brelga Unit Trust
[2026] FWC 2655 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced a partnership with a co-worker in September 2023 under Brelga Unit Trust (ETPM), managing property management. The partnership ended in October 2025 due to the Applicant's legal proceedings. He al…
Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd v the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2303 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a Delivery Partner and then driver for Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd (Uber) from February 6, 2025. His access to the Uber platform was suspended on January 9, 2026, after complaints were made about his c…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2516 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a delivery driver for Portier Pacific Pty Ltd (Uber) from January 9, 2026, and her account was deactivated on February 24, 2026. She filed an application for an unfair deactivation remedy with the…
the Applicant v Dedicated Medical Care - Rosebud Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2686 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant sought a remedy for unfair dismissal from Dedicated Medical Care - Rosebud Pty Ltd, the respondent. The company is a small business and did not follow the Small Business Dismissal Code. the Applicant was em…
Application by Transport Workers' Union of Australia
[2026] FWCFB 154 · Fair Work Commission
The Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWU) applied to the Fair Work Commission in August 2024 for orders relating to employee-like workers and contractors involved in deliveries. Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd (…
the Applicant v Grandeur Wines Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2370 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, initially engaged on a commission-only basis and later as National Sales and Distribution Manager at Grandeur Wines Pty Ltd (Elysian Springs), was involved in disputes with directors Glen Wandless, Shlok A…
the Applicant v Westpac Banking Corporation
[2026] FWC 2711 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a Home Finance Manager at Westpac Banking Corporation for almost 20 years, from December 2005 to September 2025. He was dismissed after an investigation found he accepted payments from customers w…
the Applicant v Sc Constructions
[2026] FWC 2289 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced proceedings against SC Construction Group Pty Ltd after his employment ended on February 27, 2026. He claimed unfair dismissal. His application was filed three days late. the Applicant attributed …
the Applicant v Australian Postal Corporation
[2026] FWC 2707 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed by Australian Postal Corporation (APC) from 1989 until his dismissal on September 29, 2025. He worked as a Postal Delivery Officer and later a Postal Transport Officer driving a van. APC dismis…
the Applicant v NeuraGPT Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2759 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced discussions with NeuraGPT Pty Ltd (NGPT) in July 2023, after being approached via LinkedIn. NGPT proposed an annual wage of $250,000 plus GST and a share option. Correspondence ensued regarding th…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2769 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant, through her company Jonrad Pty Ltd, provided parcel delivery services to BESB Couriers, which contracts with Australia Post. Initially, the Applicant worked under a contract between Jonrad and BESB Courier…
the Applicant v The Trustee For Nicola Tana Family Trust No 6 & the Respondent
[2026] FWC 2151 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced casual employment with Agri Labour Australia Pty Ltd on January 15, 2026, and was placed to work at Sumich's farm in Tasmania. Following a period of absence and medical certificates, she was infor…
the Applicant v Appetiser Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2315 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked for Appetiser Pty Ltd (Respondent) and later ALL X LLC from 2019. She alleges she was dismissed on November 5, 2025, which involved a breach of the Fair Work Act. The Respondent claims the Applicant …
the Applicant v Monash Health
[2026] FWC 2633 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed by Monash Health (the Respondent) as an International Medical Graduate Affairs Coordinator from January to December 2025. His role involved coordinating administrative processes for internation…
the Applicant v Central Seq Distributor-Retailer Authority
[2026] FWC 2444 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a Water Industry Worker at Central Seq Distributor-Retailer Authority (Urban Utilities), took authorised annual leave in October 2025. He did not return to work as expected and didn't contact his employer.…
the Applicant v Life Development Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2337 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked for Life Development Pty Ltd T/A Raine & Horne Rouse Hill / Box Hill. The company claimed she was a contractor engaged through another company, but the Fair Work Commission found she was an employee …
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2887 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant, a caretaker for Sanctuary at Buderim in Queensland (through her company Laro Real Estate Pty Ltd), applied to the Fair Work Commission seeking orders to stop bullying by the Sanctuary Committee. The disput…
the Applicant v Furnace Engineering Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2635 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with Furnace Engineering Pty Ltd in April 2025 as Group Financial Controller and was also appointed Group Company Secretary. She experienced workplace issues including alleged sexual ha…
the Applicant v Dynapex Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2293 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application against Dynapex Pty Ltd on May 28, 2025. Shortly after, the company entered voluntary liquidation in July 2025, with liquidators appointed who would not participate in…
the Applicant v Claro Disability Services Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2450 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant filed an application with the Fair Work Commission on June 16, 2026, against Claro Disability Services Pty Ltd concerning a stand down dispute. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for June 30, 2026. However…
the Applicant v Master Poultry Group Pty Ltd As Trustee For Master Poultry Group Unit Trust
[2026] FWC 2489 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a delivery driver for Master Poultry Group Pty Ltd, starting casually from around 2011 and then on an evening shift since at least October 2015. The company processes and delivers chickens to rest…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2442 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a driver for Uber through the Uber Driver Platform. In July 2025, he received complaints from two riders. The first rider alleged the Applicant asked to be paid outside of the app. The second ride…
the Applicant v Endeavour Group Limited
[2026] FWCFB 153 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant appealed a decision made by the Commissioner in April 2026, regarding her unfair dismissal from Endeavour Group Limited. The initial decision found that the Applicant's dismissal was not harsh, unjust or un…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2318 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced working as a driver for Uber in May 2016. His account was deactivated on April 25, 2026, following a rider’s concerning report. the Applicant initiated an unfair dismissal application against ‘Ube…
the Applicant v Giidjaa Projects Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2747 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission on June 22, 2026. He stated he was employed by Giiddaa Projects Pty Ltd from January 20, 2026, and dismissed on June 5, 2026. The Commiss…
the Applicant v Clmg Media Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2292 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application against CLMG Media Pty Ltd on May 20, 2025. Shortly after, a liquidator was appointed to CLMG Media Pty Ltd on August 20, 2025. Due to the company's winding up, the Ap…
the Applicant v The Trustee For Metalstrip Australia Trust
[2026] FWC 3038 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant made an unfair dismissal application after being dismissed from Metalstrip Australia Pty Ltd on April 9, 2026. He lodged the application on May 19, 2026, which was outside the statutory 21-day timeframe. th…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2529 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission for an unfair deactivation remedy against Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd (Amazon). The Applicant’s account was deactivated on March 30, 2026. He claimed he started wo…
the Applicant v Hyundai Rotem Company
[2026] FWC 1104 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant initiated a general protections application claiming adverse action by Hyundai Rotem Company following his dismissal. the Applicant, through his company Movement Engineering Pty Ltd, provided consultancy se…
Department Of Finance v the Respondent
[2026] FWCFB 172 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant worked as an electorate officer and later a personal employee for Senator Malcolm Roberts from July 2019 until August 2025. His employment was enabled by determinations under the Members of Parliament (Staf…
the Applicant v Blublox Pty Ltd Trading AS Bon Charge
[2026] FWC 3047 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant filed a general protections application against Blublox Pty Ltd Trading as Bon Charge (the Respondent), Mr Andrew Mant, and Ms Katie Mant in September 2025. She alleged unfair dismissal and breach of contra…
the Applicant v The Association For Parent Controlled Christian Schools At Brisbane Trading AS Westside Christian College
[2026] FWC 2665 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a Chinese teacher and workplace delegate at Westside Christian College, raised concerns about workload, bullying, and lack of support in 2025. He was diagnosed with a psychological injury and certified fit…
the Applicant v Liqui Moly Australia Pty Limited
[2026] FWC 2846 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed as a Field Sales Representative for Liqui Moly Australia Pty Ltd starting in July 2025, reporting to the Respondent. She raised concerns about the Respondent’s management style with the Managin…
the Applicant v The Trustee For Pamenter Family Trust (Pippies Beach House Rainbow Beach)
[2026] FWC 2693 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed as a casual Vehicle Detailer/Groundskeeper at Pippies Beach House Rainbow Beach, owned by The Trustee For Pamenter Family Trust (Pippies), starting on October 6, 2025. He resigned on December 1…
the Applicant v Tam Jai Aust Co Outlets Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2736 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a part-time waitress for Tam Jai Aust Co Outlets Pty Ltd, a hospitality business, starting on January 13, 2025. On February 25, 2026, she had a confrontation with the Operations Manager, during wh…
the Applicant v Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2904 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant applied for an unfair dismissal remedy in April 2026, claiming he was dismissed around mid-2018, later amended to February/March 2019. He stated he was unfamiliar with Australian law and Uber didn't inform …
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2497 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a 66-year-old driver for DiDi Mobility (Australia) Pty Ltd, was suspended and then permanently deactivated from the platform following an incident on January 8, 2026. During a trip, a passenger accused him…
the Applicant v Air Liquide Healthcare Pty Ltd.
[2026] FWC 2330 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed by Air Liquide Healthcare Pty Ltd after 10 days of employment due to performance issues. He disputes these criticisms and filed an application with the Fair Work Commission on February 19, 202…
the Applicant v Full Bore Drill & Blast Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2515 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a General Manager Operations at Full Bore Drill & Blast Pty Ltd (the Respondent) from August 2024. On March 4, 2026, he emailed the Managing Director expressing concerns about governance and autho…
the Applicant v Heston MRO Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2008 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, worked for Heston MRO Pty Ltd from May 2023 until his summary dismissal on December 5, 2025. Concerns arose following incidents including inappropriate comments to…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2798 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant sought an unfair deactivation remedy from Portier Pacific Pty Ltd (Uber) under section 536LU of the Fair Work Act. He claimed deactivation on June 4, 2026, but Uber stated it occurred on July 10, 2025. Evid…
the Applicant v the Respondent
[2026] FWC 3039 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced work with Rye Stairs Pty Ltd on March 4, 2026. There was no written employment agreement. the Applicant says he was required to obtain an ABN and submit invoices but essentially worked as part of …
the Applicant v Animal Welfare League Australia limited
[2026] FWC 2400 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission on February 17, 2026, following their dismissal from Animal Welfare League Australia limited on January 28, 2026. They stated they worked…
the Applicant v Dominican Sisters of Malta in Victoria Trading AS Rosary Home
[2026] FWC 2695 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant applied to deal with an unlawful termination dispute against Dominican Sisters of Malta in Victoria trading as Rosary Home on May 14, 2026. The Fair Work Commission initiated the process under section 773 o…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2571 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant, a driver for Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd trading as Uber, was deactivated on February 17, 2026. He applied to the Fair Work Commission on April 28, 2026, seeking an unfair deactivation remedy under the Fair Wor…
the Applicant v Blue Whale Solutions Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2810 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a cleaner for Blue Whale Solutions Pty Ltd in Tennant Creek from September 18, 2025. She was involved in a car accident at work on November 28, 2025, and subsequently left her accommodation provid…
the Applicant v McMillan Shakespeare Limited & the Respondent and Another
[2026] FWC 2517 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant filed an application under section 365 of the Fair Work Act 2009, alleging unfair dismissal by McMillan Shakespeare Limited. Her employment ended on May 27, 2026, meaning her application was one day late, l…
the Applicant v Endeavour Group Limited
[2026] FWC 1873 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed from her role at a BWS store in Prospect Vale, Tasmania, owned by Endeavour Group Limited, following a 'swarming' theft incident in February 2026. She had worked for the company or its predece…
the Applicant v Masterton Homes Pty Limited
[2026] FWC 2477 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission on May 21, 2026. She stated she was dismissed from Masterton Homes Pty Limited on May 14, 2026, after commencing employment on November 1…
the Applicant v City Road Hotel Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2287 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant sought an unfair dismissal remedy from City Road Hotel Pty Ltd (the respondent). He alleges his dismissal took effect on December 19, 2025. The application was filed on March 31, 2026, significantly past th…
the Applicant v Department Of Families, Seniors, Disability Services And Child Safety
[2026] FWC 2745 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission under section 365 of the Fair Work Act 2009, seeking to resolve a general protections dispute related to her dismissal from the Queensland Department of Families, Seniors…
the Applicant v The University of Melbourne (UoM),the Applicant v The University Of Melbourne
[2026] FWC 2831 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant and Dr Khurram Kamran, teaching specialists at The University of Melbourne, challenged a departmental restructure that led to redundancies in their positions. They argued the roles were genuinely needed and…
the Applicant v Murray Cod Australia Limited
[2026] FWC 2734 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed by Murray Cod Australia Limited as a Senior Aquaculture Technician from April 29, 2025. She was summarily dismissed on November 5, 2025, for serious misconduct related to damage to a company ve…
the Applicant v Bytewize Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1536 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed by Bytewize Pty Ltd as an ICT technician from June 2024 until October 2025. She sent emails resigning from her position, copying multiple Department of Education and Training employees. In resp…
the Applicant v Aurora Construction Materials Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2646 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced working for Workforce Extensions Footscray (WEF) in February 2026, and was assigned to Aurora Construction Materials Pty Ltd. The arrangement ended in May 2026 due to a lack of work at Aurora. the…
the Applicant v Avada Traffic Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCFB 174 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an unfair dismissal claim against Avada Traffic Pty Ltd. The initial decision, made by the Commissioner on May 5, 2026, dismissed the Applicant’s application. Reasons for dismissal included failure …