CASE PROCEDURES – representation – ss.394, 596 Fair Work Act 2009 – unfair dismissal application lodged outside 21 day time limit – respondent sought permission to be represented at extension of time hearing – applicant opposed grant of permission – respondent submitted matter was complex and warranted permission being granted as it would enable matter to be dealt with more efficiently – Commission considered that application was the second made by applicant after first application discontinued in accordance with settlement agreement – satisfied that there was some complexity to matter and granting permission would enable matter to be dealt with more efficiently – noted FW Act operates on presumption that parties will represent themselves – unusual case – requirements of s.596(2)(a) of FW Act met – satisfied appropriate to grant permission to be represented in extension of time hearing – permission granted in extension of time hearing. Murray v Flamestop Corporate Services P/L t/a Flamestop
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