Ms Wynne conveyed her distress over her financial situation, stating, "I would be concerned about that. I don't have current employment and I just think that if I was to account for interest, I don't know where that would leave me and my family, especially at this point in time." This indicates the challenges she faces post-election and her feelings of responsibility towards repaying the awarded sum.
Ms Wynne expressed her intention to pay the €11,500 owed but cited her dire financial circumstances as a barrier to fulfilling that obligation. She emphasized that non-payment was never her goal, highlighting her commitment to rectifying the situation despite current challenges.
DM, who worked for Virgin Australia since July 2022, won an unfair dismissal case after being fired in February for alleged professional misconduct related to alcohol and a hookup.