TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – Extension of time – s.394 Fair Work Act 2009 – applicant made redundant in August 2015 – claimed similar role advertised in February or March 2016 – subsequently undertook research before lodging unfair dismissal application 230 days out of time – ignorance of statutory time limit not exceptional circumstance [Nulty] – no obligation on employer to inform redundant employee of rights to dispute dismissal – no adequate explanation for failure to lodge application earlier – applicant did not dispute dismissal until lodging application – no undue prejudice to respondent if extension granted – applicant’s submission that respondent failed to consult in accordance with applicable award not without merit – nonetheless to grant extension may result in unreasonable expectation that terminations due to redundancy can be challenged many months following termination – no exceptional circumstances – application dismissed. Dunn v Professional Investment Services P/L a subsidiary of Centrepoint Alliance Ltd t/a Professional Investment Services (PIS)
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