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David Sparrow v Shire of Northam

[2023] WAIRC 211 Single Commissioner (WAIRC) 2023-04-18 File: U 27/2022
Source
Commissioner Walkington
Not yet cited by other cases
Applicant: David Sparrow
Respondent: Shire of Northam

Ratio

Procedural direction extending time for filing witness outlines and setting timetable for submissions prior to hearing on unfair dismissal claim against local government employer.

Outcome

Resolved adjourned

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Key facts · 5

  • Applicant David Sparrow filed unfair dismissal application (U 27 of 2022) against Shire of Northam
  • Application heard on procedural matter relating to directions and timetables
  • Commissioner granted extension of time for filing witness evidence outlines to 24 April 2023
  • Submissions timetable set: applicant 27 April 2023, respondent 11 May 2023
  • Matter listed for hearing on date to be determined

Legislation referenced

  • Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA)

Concept tags · 4

[P]Unfair dismissal (WA) [P]WA local government employer (state system) [S]Extension of time to file [S]Witness outline timing & scope
Archived text (209 words)
UNFAIR DISMISSAL APPLICATION WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION PARTIES David Sparrow APPLICANT -v- Shire of Northam RESPONDENT CORAM Commissioner T B Walkington DATE Tuesday, 18 April 2023 FILE NO. U 27 OF 2022 CITATION NO. 2023 WAIRC 00211 Result Direction issued Representation Applicant Mr D Sparrow Respondent Mr C Young Direction HAVING heard from the applicant on his own behalf and Mr Young on behalf of the respondent, the Commission, pursuant to the powers conferred under the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA), hereby directs: 1. THAT the applicant’s time to file and serve any outlines of witness evidence upon which they intend to rely is extended to no later than 24 April 2023; 2. THAT the applicant’s time to file and serve an outline of submissions and any list of authorities upon which they intend to rely remains to be no later than 27 April 2023; 3. THAT the respondent’s time to file and serve an outline of submissions and any list of authorities upon which they intend to rely remains to be no later than 11 May 2023; 4. THAT the matter be listed for hearing on a date to be determined; and 5. THAT the parties have liberty to apply on short notice. Commissioner T B Walkington