Mathew Price v Celtron Network Cabling Pty Ltd

[2013] FWC 293

[2013] FWC 293

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.394—Unfair dismissal

Mathew Price
v
Celtron Network Cabling Pty Ltd
(U2012/14823)

COMMISSIONER RYAN MELBOURNE, 15 JANUARY 2013

Termination of employment - respondent in administration - discontinuance by applicant.

[1] This decision concerns the application for relief from unfair dismissal made by Mr Mathew Price (the applicant) pursuant to s.394 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) following the termination of his employment from Celtron Network Cabling Pty Ltd (the respondent).

[2] On 9 January 2013 a representative of Shaw Gidley advised Fair Work Commission that the respondent company was placed into liquidation on 17 December 2013.

[3] The matter was listed for Mention by telephone on 15 January 2013, at which the applicant appeared by telephone. The liquidator, Shaw Gidley, had advised that it would not be represented at any proceedings in this matter.

[4] During proceedings the applicant indicated his desire to discontinue his application.

[5] Pursuant to Rule 4 of the Fair Work Australia Rules I waive compliance with the requirement under s.588 for the applicant to file a Notice of Discontinuance and take the applicant’s verbal instruction as constituting a notice of discontinuance.

[6] This application is discontinued.

COMMISSIONER

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