TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – extension of time – s.394 Fair Work Act 2009 – application for relief from unfair dismissal filed one beyond outside statutory time limit – applicant submitted a number of reasons why her application was filed late, including that her grandfather suffered a heart attack and that she was required to provide care for her grandmother – applicant aware of dismissal on day of dismissal – extension of time would not prejudice employer – definition of ‘exceptional circumstances’ from Nulty applied – Commission satisfied that grandfather’s heart attack and applicant’s subsequent carer responsibilities constitute exceptional circumstances – extension of time granted. Ansett v Grogans Chemmart Pharmacy t/a Grogans Pharmacy
