Fair Work Commission upholds dismissal of chef over pineapple pizza refusal

Fair Work Commission upholds dismissal of chef over pineapple pizza refusal

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The Fair Work Commission on 6 November upheld the dismissal of Italian chef Davide Tamburella from La Costa restaurant in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, rejecting the restaurant owner's attempt to overturn the termination. Tamburella had been fired on 3 November after repeatedly refusing to make ham-and-pineapple pizza, saying it offended his cultural beliefs.

His unfair-dismissal claim was rejected because the application was lodged 28 days after the termination, with the commission finding no exceptional circumstances to allow an extension. Earlier rulings had already dismissed his appeal, confirming that the termination did not breach workplace protections.

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Davide Tamburella Elliot Ingram Fair Work Commission Jennifer Hunt La Costa

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Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia

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6 novembre 2026
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Italian chef in Australia claims pineapple on pizza insults 'his culture'
Italian chef in Australia claims pineapple on pizza insults 'his culture'

Fox News • 06 nov. 17h23

The Fair Work Commission confirmed that chef Davide Tamburella was terminated by La Costa restaurant for repeatedly refusing to prepare ham-and-pineapple pizzas, a decision the chef described as an insult to his culture.

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'An insult to his culture': Italian chef loses job after refusing to put pineapple on pizza
'An insult to his culture': Italian chef loses job after refusing to put pineapple on pizza

Euronews.com • 06 nov. 10h05

Chef Davide Tamburella was fired from La Costa Restaurant and Bar for repeatedly refusing to prepare a ham and pineapple pizza, and his unfair-dismissal claim was rejected by Australia’s workplace tribunal.

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Boss speaks out over pineapple pizza sacking at Fortitude Valley restaurant
Boss speaks out over pineapple pizza sacking at Fortitude Valley restaurant

Brisbane Times • 06 nov. 06h46

A former Italian chef's claim of unfair dismissal over refusing to add pineapple to a pizza was dismissed by the Fair Work Commission, which found the application was filed late.

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Boss speaks out over pineapple pizza sacking at Fortitude Valley restaurant
Boss speaks out over pineapple pizza sacking at Fortitude Valley restaurant

The Age • 06 nov. 06h46

A Brisbane restaurant owner’s attempt to overturn the firing of an Italian chef who refused to add pineapple to a pizza was rejected by the Fair Work Commission.

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Italian chef loses unfair dismissal case after refusing to put pineapple on pizza
Italian chef loses unfair dismissal case after refusing to put pineapple on pizza

The Age • 06 nov. 03h07

The Fair Work Commission rejected an unfair-dismissal application filed 28 days after the termination of chef Davide Tamburella, citing no exceptional circumstances for an extension.

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Chef who refused to put pineapple on pizza branding it an ‘insult to his culture’ loses Aussie workplace claim
Chef who refused to put pineapple on pizza branding it an ‘insult to his culture’ loses Aussie workplace claim

PerthNow • 06 nov. 00h46

A Fair Work Commission dismissed an Italian chef's claim of unfair dismissal, ruling the application was filed too late after he declined to add pineapple to pizza, citing cultural offense.

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Bad News for Italian Chef Who Balked at Pineapple Pizza
Bad News for Italian Chef Who Balked at Pineapple Pizza

Newser • 05 nov. 15h56

The Fair Work Commission dismissed Davide Tamburella's claim that he was unfairly fired from Brisbane's La Costa after refusing to make ham-and-pineapple pizza, citing procedural issues and lack of exceptional circumstances.

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Italian chef fired from Queensland restaurant for refusing to put pineapple on pizza
Italian chef fired from Queensland restaurant for refusing to put pineapple on pizza

BBC • 05 nov. 07h56

An Italian chef was terminated from a Brisbane eatery after repeatedly declining to prepare ham and pineapple pizza, citing cultural objections, and his unfair-dismissal claim was rejected by the Fair Work Commission.

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‘An insult to his culture’: Italian chef sacked for not putting pineapple on pizza loses bid to get job back
‘An insult to his culture’: Italian chef sacked for not putting pineapple on pizza loses bid to get job back

The Guardian • 05 nov. 04h53

The Fair Work Commission rejected an Italian chef's claim that his termination for refusing to make pineapple pizza violated workplace protections.

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