Section 731 — Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Unlawful termination court applications

This section applies if:

(a) an unlawful termination court application has been made by, or on behalf of, the person in relation to the dismissal; and

(b) the application has not:

(i) been withdrawn by the person who made the application; or

(ii) failed for want of jurisdiction.

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Related sections

s 728 — General protections court applications
s 729 — Unfair dismissal applications
s 730 — Unlawful termination FWC applications
s 732 — Applications and complaints under other laws
s 733 — Dismissal does not include failure to provide benefits
s 734 — General rule

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