GENERAL PROTECTIONS – extension of time – ss.365, 366 Fair Work Act 2009 – application to deal with contraventions involving dismissal – application lodged seven days after 21 day time period – whether exceptional circumstances exist – applicant initially lodged unfair dismissal application 13 days after dismissal – applicant not employed for minimum employment period – unfair dismissal application beyond jurisdiction – applicant discontinued unfair dismissal application – asked Commission staff whether general protections application had a minimum employment period requirement – Commission staff confirmed no minimum employment period requirement – applicant sought legal advice and subsequently lodged general protections application – applicant submitted that respondent dismissed him because he made numerous enquiries regarding his pay and other operational and safety issues – Commission satisfied general protections application is not without merit – satisfied applicant acted reasonably promptly to lodge general protections application – satisfied there was an acceptable explanation for the delay – satisfied applicant acted promptly initially in challenging his dismissal by lodging unfair dismissal application – Commission satisfied there were exceptional circumstances – application for an extension of time granted – application to be listed for conference. Green v Bilco Group P/L
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