GENERAL PROTECTIONS – extension of time – ss.365, 366 Fair Work Act 2009 – s.36 Acts Interpretation Act 2901 – application to deal with contraventions involving dismissal – whether s.36 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (Cth) applied – due to public holiday in Queensland application lodged one day out of time – Commission satisfied application was made within time – no extension required – noted if application of s.36 of the Acts Interpretation Act incorrect Commission needed to consider whether exceptional circumstances existed [Nulty] – reason for delay by applicant included representative error – respondent argued date of lodgement actually 7 June 2017 – Commission satisfied original application lodged on 2 May 2017 contained sufficient information – found delay did not prejudice respondent – held s.36 of the Acts Interpretation Act applied – if not, Commission satisfied exceptional circumstances existed – extension of time granted – application referred for conciliation. Springfield v Hegele Logistics Australia P/L
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