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Sydney trader sacked for remote work abroad wins dismissal case

The trader also worked from Bali while telling his manager he was home, yet the Fair Work Commission still ruled his dismissal unfair; a cautionary tale about honesty and workplace flexibility.

On air: Brock Thunderson and Chip Darnell on Finally, Some Good News
Published 12:33 AM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

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The GuardianSydney trader sacked for working from Singapore without permission wins unfair dismissal case

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFinally, some good news, Brock, and it's about a guy and his laptop.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Guardian says a Sydney currency trader, sacked for working from Singapore without approval, has won his unfair dismissal case at the Fair Work Commission.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistHe also told his manager he was working from home while he was in Bali. And the commission still sided with him.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistI'm getting a bit misty.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Guardian says he didn't get compensation, but he got his good name back. That's a free refill of dignity, my friend!
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistSomebody finally let a man work near a beach and the whole sky cleared up.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistI'm not crying, that's a light drizzle on my face.