Brett Morgan Palmer v Commissioner of the Western Australian Police

[2026] WAIRC 00041 Single Commissioner (WAIRC) 2026-01-23 File: APPL 4/2025

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Senior Commissioner Cosentino, Commissioner Walkington, Commissioner Tsang

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Applicant: Brett Morgan Palmer

Respondent: Commissioner of the Western Australian Police

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Outcome

Against applicant application to tender new evidence dismissed

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[S]Unfair dismissal (WA) [S]Unfair dismissal (federal) [S]Internal appeals (FB, FWCFB) [S]Police / emergency services worker [S]WA police officer (MCE Act applies)

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APPEAL AGAINST THE DECISION OF COMMISSIONER TO TAKE REMOVAL ACTION ON 3 DECEMBER 2024 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION PARTIES Brett Morgan Palmer APPLICANT -v- Commissioner of the Western Australian Police RESPONDENT CORAM Senior Commissioner R Cosentino Commissioner T B Walkington Commissioner C Tsang DATE Friday, 23 January 2026 FILE NO/S APPL 4 OF 2025 CITATION NO. 2026 WAIRC 00041 Result Application to tender new evidence dismissed Representation Appellant Mr R French of counsel on behalf of the Appellant (by written submission) Respondent Ms A Miller of counsel on behalf of the Respondent (by written submission) Order THE Commission, pursuant to the powers conferred on it under the Police Act 1892 (WA) hereby orders – THAT the application under s 33R of the Police Act filed by the respondent on 19 December 2025 be dismissed. By the Commission Senior Commissioner R Cosentino