Code of Good Practice: Dismissal, 2025
The 2025 Code of Good Practice: Dismissal was published in Government Gazette 53294. MS Inc. highlighted differences between the previous and revised codes.
MS Inc. shared a brief comparison of the previous and revised Code of Good Practice: Dismissal, describing a shift towards more detailed guidance. The official 2025 Code, published on 4 September 2025, is available in the PDF reader below.
The Code addresses the assessment of fair reasons and procedures for dismissal. Employers should read the full text when reviewing disciplinary processes and dismissal decisions.
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Official Code of Good Practice: Dismissal (16 pages)
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