GENERAL PROTECTIONS – extension of time – ss.365, 366 Fair Work Act 2009 – application to deal with general protections dispute involving dismissal – application lodged two days out of 21 day time period – whether exceptional circumstances exist taking into account all relevant factors – to be exceptional, circumstances must be out of the ordinary course but need not be unique or unprecedented [Nulty] – Commission not satisfied applicant took action to dispute the dismissal which weighed against finding of exceptional circumstances – satisfied applicant faced significant barriers in lodging application and that case has considerable merit weighing in favour of finding exceptional factors – considered other factors neutral – overall Commission satisfied of exceptional circumstances warranting extension – extension granted. Ali v Jamil Jimee; Jamil S.J.S. P/L
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