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Commission Finds Dismissal Harsh Despite “Racist” Comments at Toolbox Meeting

27 Mar 2026

The recent Fair Work Commission decision of Peter Jones v Exclusive Contracting (WA) Pty Ltd [2026] FWC 253 (the Exclusive Contracting Decision) is a timely reminder of the need to afford employees procedural fairness before deciding whether to terminate an employee’s employment.

Authors:
Ben Motro, Partner
Email: bmotro@piperalderman.com.au 

Emily Setter, Senior Associate
Email: esetter@piperalderman.com.au