The appellate jurisdiction of the Full Bench of the Industrial Relations Commission does not depend on the objective existence of error reviewable by the Supreme Court; it is sufficient that the Full Bench, without misunderstanding or failing to apply correct principles, was satisfied that error existed. Inadequacy of reasons by the Full Bench does not itself constitute jurisdictional error under the Industrial Relations Act, but inadequate reasons may support an inference that the Full Bench failed to address relevant issues, which can constitute jurisdictional error. In unfair dismissal cases, the Full Bench must identify the specific misconduct relied upon, assess its seriousness, and weigh it against the consequences of dismissal for the employee, including mitigating factors such as length of service and employment record.
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