CASE PROCEDURES – representation – ss.394, 596 Fair Work Act 2009 – Application for unfair dismissal remedy – applicant and respondent sought permission to be represented by paid agents pursuant to s.596 of the FW Act – neither party objected to the other being represented – Commission not satisfied that the matter was unduly complex – not satisfied that parties would be unable to represent themselves effectively – Commission satisfied that unnecessary formality would be created by the granting of permission – Commission not satisfied that denying permission would lead to a situation of unfairness for either party – permission for representation denied. Guillemain v Woolworths Ltd t/a Melbourne Liquor Distribution Centre
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