Confused about hiring process

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Hope someone can help, I’ve been working as a temp worker in management for 10 months and company decided that they were going to make the position that I’m covering into a permanent post. I was asked to apply. So I did, post was advertised and of the applications mine was the only one that met the criteria. Initially I was told that the post would need to be readvertised but my application would be carried over. A few days later I was told that they had decided that they could interview just me and didn’t need to readvertise. Interview date and time was arranged. 2 days before the interview I was advised that it had to be cancelled. Today I received an email thanking me for my application but that I had been unsuccessful and I notice that the job has been readvertised. (I’m still working the temp position). I just find the whole process very bizarre, but was wondering is this actually legal? I have no intention of reapplying, only have 4 more weeks of my contract and then I’ll move on - although I could give a weeks notice and leave I’m too conscientious to do this. Thoughts anyone?

I’d speak to someone in case there’s been a clerical error.

First of all, all of this looks kind of suspicious. You need to address it to someone as there are many scams going on. One of my friend was also offered a job for manuscript writing services but the process was simple and straight forward. I hope everything works out well.

Its legal but its shite. They sound like they don't want to offer you the role. I'd look elsewhere.

Somebody there doesn't think you're a good fit would be my guess.