Amelia Sedawie v Life Without Barriers [2026] FWC 1079

1 Fair Work Act 2009 s.394—Unfair dismissal Amelia Sedawie v Life Without Barriers (U2025/15696) DEPUTY PRESIDENT BELL MELBOURNE, 31 MARCH 2026 Application for an unfair dismissal remedy – dismissal under s.587(1)(a) at the Commission’s initiative. [1] On 29 September 2025, Ms Amelia Sedawie made an unfair dismissal application under s.394 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). [2] For the reasons that follow, I am satisfied that Ms Sedawie’s application has not been made in accordance with the Act and that it is appropriate to dismiss the application. [3] Ms Sedawie’s application was incomplete because she did not pay the required fee or file a completed request to waive the fee. [4] Commission staff attempted to contact Ms Sedawie on: • 17 October 2025, by email; • 29 October 2025, by email and telephone; • 5 November 2025, by voicemail; and • 19 March 2026, by email. [5] On 19 March 2026, Commission staff emailed Ms Sedawie requiring a response by 26 March 2026. She was advised that if no response was received her application may be dismissed under s.587(1)(a) of the Act because it has not been made in accordance with the Act. No response has been received, the fee has not been paid, and no waiver request has been received. [2026] FWC 1079 DECISION -- 1 of 2 -- [2026] FWC 1079 2 [6] Ms Sedawie has been given ample opportunity to rectify the deficiency in the application. She has not responded to multiple enquiries and warnings that her application may be dismissed. I am satisfied that Ms Sedawie’s application should be dismissed. I make the following order: 1. The application under s.394 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) made by Ms Amelia Sedawie on 29 September 2025 is dismissed. DEPUTY PRESIDENT Printed by authority of the Commonwealth Government Printer <PR798161> -- 2 of 2 --