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John Knoll v The Trustee For BFT [2026] FWC 522 | Case summary | Zoe

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John Knoll v The Trustee For BFT [2026] FWC 522

[2026] FWC 522

Fair Work Commission|2026-02-19

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Fair Work Commission

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2026-02-19

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Judgment (6 paragraphs)

[1]

John Knoll v The Trustee For BFT [2026] FWC 522 (19 February 2026)

[2]

Fair Work Act 2009

[3]

s.394 - Unfair dismissal

[4]

Application for unfair dismissal - Jurisdictional objection - Applicant did not meet the Minimum Employment Period - Application dismissed

[5]

[1] For the reasons given in transcript I have determined to dismiss U2025/19506 Application for unfair dismissal remedy by Mr John Knoll against The Trustee For BFT as it is not within jurisdiction as the Respondent was a small business employer and the Applicant had not completed the minimum employment period.

[6]

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Parties

Applicant/Plaintiff:

John Knoll

Respondent/Defendant:

The Trustee For BFT [2026] FWC 522

Legislation Cited (1)

Work Act 2009

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