TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – extension of time – s.394 Fair Work Act 2009 – application for relief from unfair dismissal remedy lodged 146 days’ late – ordinary meaning of exceptional circumstances and consideration of all the circumstances considered [Professional Services Review Committee] – extensive reasons given for delay included personal matrimonial plans, stress, ignorance of 21 day time limit, advice from union and difficulties dealing with respondent – not persuaded difficulties were out of the ordinary, unusual or uncommon – not satisfied there were exceptional circumstances – application dismissed. Bateup v Charles Darwin University.
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