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Any expectation that anti-vaccination arguments will be entertained by the Fair Work Commission is "misconceived", a deputy president has said in encouraging an employee to reconsider her unfair dismissal claim.

The I-Med Radiology radiographer claimed unfair dismissal early this year, but the employer objected on the grounds her application was out of time.

During proceedings, the Commission heard that after her employer implemented a COVID-19 vaccination policy in October, the employee questioned the legality of Queensland's public health orders and the vaccines' efficacy, and raised concerns about medical freedom and human rights.

She later argued the vaccines: hadn't been properly tested; had adverse side effects; and contained "known toxins". Further, she protested the "interference of a medical service upon me of unknown consequences", in violation of her privacy, and said she felt subject to "unwarranted coercion and workplace harassment for which substantial compensation may be due"...