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Aaron Hooton v McNally Group Pty Ltd [2026] FWC 981 | Case summary | Zoe

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Aaron Hooton v McNally Group Pty Ltd [2026] FWC 981

[2026] FWC 981

Fair Work Commission|2026-03-23

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2026-03-23

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Judgment (2 paragraphs)

[1]

The application under s.394 of the (Cth) made by Mr Aaron Hooton on 5 December 2025 is dismissed.

Fair Work Act 2009

[2]

Printed by authority of the Commonwealth Government Printer

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Applicant/Plaintiff:

Aaron Hooton

Respondent/Defendant:

McNally Group Pty Ltd [2026] FWC 981

Legislation Cited (1)

Work Act 2009

Cases Cited (2)

Aaron Hooton v McNally Group Pty Ltd [2026] FWC 981 (23 March 2026)

[7] The power under s.587 should be used with caution, particularly if the matter involves complex questions of fact or law (see generally Bond v Carbridge Pty Ltd T/A Carbridge [2024] FWC 1302 at [11]- [16] (Bond)). An application should not be dismissed under s.587 unless it is very clear that there are no reasonable prospects of success. As such the power under s.587 is not available if there are disputed facts that could affect the outcome of the proceedings.

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