GENERAL PROTECTIONS – extension of time – s.365 Fair Work Act 2009 – application to deal with contraventions involving dismissal lodged twelve days outside 21 day statutory timeframe – applicant hospitalised seven days after dismissal – submitted detained under Queensland’s Mental Health Act 2000 – reason for delay was hospitalisation and that being under Mental Health Act incapable of making decisions – Commission found exceptional circumstances – key considerations were applicant’s hospitalisation and the steps taken to dispute dismissal prior to hospitalisation – extension of time granted. Howard v Redcliffe Produce Agency P/L.
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