NDIS Managers Dismissed for Misconduct Lose Unfair Dismissal Case
NDIS power couple who complained they were unfairly sacked are given brutal reality check after allegedly misusing hundreds of thousands of dollars

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Tamanna Rahman and Talat Mahmud, former managers at Assure Ability, lost their unfair dismissal case after being accused of misusing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Fair Work Commissioner Adam Walkaden found valid grounds for their termination, citing serious misconduct including fraud and dishonesty.
- 01Tamanna Rahman and Talat Mahmud were dismissed from Assure Ability for alleged misconduct.
- 02Fair Work Commissioner Adam Walkaden confirmed the couple's termination was justified due to serious misconduct.
- 03Mr. Mahmud approved nearly $190,000 in questionable payments to a friend’s maintenance company.
- 04Evidence suggested the couple deleted key company data to conceal wrongdoing.
- 05Claims of financial and reputational damage were dismissed as self-inflicted.
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Tamanna Rahman, HR/IT manager, and Talat Mahmud, operations manager at Assure Ability, were dismissed for misconduct and lost their unfair dismissal case. Fair Work Commissioner Adam Walkaden ruled their termination was justified due to serious allegations of fraud and dishonesty. The couple was accused of misusing hundreds of thousands of dollars, including Rahman's alleged sale of a company car for personal gain and Mahmud's approval of nearly $190,000 in inflated payments to a maintenance company owned by a friend. The Commissioner found their actions severely undermined the trust placed in them, stating that any financial harm they faced was self-inflicted. Additionally, evidence showed they deleted key company data in an apparent attempt to conceal their misconduct. Despite their claims of unfair treatment, the ruling highlighted significant conflicts of interest and questionable financial dealings, including payments to their own businesses. The couple's dismissal was upheld, and the Commissioner emphasized the seriousness of their actions.
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The ruling affects the reputation of Assure Ability and raises concerns about financial management within the organization.
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