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Sean Dobbs v Myra Thomas

[2025] WAIRC 00020 Single Commissioner (WAIRC) 2025-01-14 File: U 67/2024
Source
Commissioner Walkington
Not yet cited by other cases
Applicant: Sean Dobbs
Respondent: Myra Thomas

Ratio

The Commission issued procedural directions for the conduct of an unfair dismissal application, setting sequential filing deadlines for witness outlines, submissions and authorities, with a 2-day hearing to follow.

Outcome

Resolved adjourned

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Legislation referenced

  • Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA)

Concept tags · 3

[P]Unfair dismissal (WA) [P]Witness outline timing & scope [S]Extension of time to file
Archived text (227 words)
UNFAIR DISMISSAL APPLICATION WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION PARTIES Sean Dobbs APPLICANT -v- Myra Thomas RESPONDENT CORAM Commissioner T B Walkington DATE Tuesday, 14 January 2025 FILE NO. U 67 OF 2024 CITATION NO. 2025 WAIRC 00020 Result Direction issued Representation Applicant Mr Sean Dobbs Respondent Ms Myra Thomas Direction HAVING heard from the applicant on their own behalf, and the respondent on their own behalf, the Commission, pursuant to the powers conferred under the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA), hereby directs: 1. THAT the applicant file and serve any outlines of witness evidence and documents, upon which they intend to rely, by no later than 18 February 2025; 2. THAT the respondent file and serve any outlines of witness evidence and documents, upon which they intend to rely, by no later than 11 March 2025; 3. THAT the applicant file and serve an outline of submissions and any list of authorities, upon which they intend to rely, by no later than 25 March 2025; 4. THAT the respondent file and serve an outline of submissions and any list of authorities, upon which they intend to rely, by no later than 8 April 2025; 5. THAT this matter be listed for hearing for 2 days on a date to be fixed; and 6. THAT the parties have liberty to apply on short notice. Commissioner T B Walkington