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An employer unfairly sacked an employee when it made her role redundant without discussing the decision with her first, the Fair Work Commission has ruled, noting consultation requirements "should never be taken for granted".

The business services coordinator (BSC) was employed by Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation on a fixed-term contract, due to end in March this year.

Following a company restructure, however, she accepted a redundancy package in August 2023, and then subsequently claimed unfair dismissal, arguing her redundancy was not genuine...