23Two or more applications concerning the same or substantially similar conduct

#### 23 Two or more applications concerning the same or substantially similar conduct (1) Subrule (2) applies if: (a) 2 or more unfair dismissal applications; or (b) 2 or more general protections applications; or (c) 2 or more unlawful termination FWC applications; are lodged at the same time in respect of the same respondent. (2) The respondent may, despite rules 19, 21 and 22, lodge one response in respect of the applications if: (a) the applications allege the same or substantially similar conduct; and (b) the substance of the respondent’s response is substantially the same for each application.