Karen Rotherham v Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Member Conway, Member Jozwicki
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Appellant: Karen Rotherham
Respondent: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Ratio
The Public Service Appeal Board adjourned the appeal of a public sector termination decision to allow the parties to prepare agreed facts, witness evidence outlines, and submissions prior to a substantive hearing on the merits of the dismissal challenge.
Outcome
Resolved
adjourned
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Key facts · 5
- Appellant Karen Rotherham appealed against her termination of employment by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, dated 15 September 2021
- The matter was heard on directions by the Public Service Appeal Board on 24 November 2021
- Parties directed to file joint Statement of Agreed Facts by 15 December 2021
- Parties directed to file witness evidence outlines and documents by 21 January 2022
- Parties directed to file written submissions 14 days prior to hearing
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Archived text (220 words)
APPEAL AGAINST THE DECISION TO TERMINATE EMPLOYMENT DATED 15 SEPTEMBER 2021
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION
PARTIES Karen Rotherham
APPELLANT
-v-
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
RESPONDENT
CORAM Commissioner T B Walkington – Chair
Ms B Conway – Board Member
Mr M Jozwicki – Board Member
DATE Wednesday, 24 November 2021
FILE NO. PSAB 22 OF 2021
CITATION NO. 2021 WAIRC 00597
Result Direction Issued
Representation
Applicant Ms H Harper (as agent)
Respondent Mr M McIlwaine (of counsel)
Direction
HAVING heard from Ms H Harper (as agent) on behalf of the appellant and Mr M McIlwaine (of counsel) on behalf of the respondent, the Public Service Appeal Board, pursuant to the powers conferred under the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA), hereby directs:
1. THAT the parties file a joint Statement of Agreed Facts by no later than Wednesday, 15 December 2021;
2. THAT the parties file and serve any outline of witness evidence and any documents upon which they intend to rely by no later than Friday, 21 January 2022;
3. THAT the parties file a written outline of submissions 14 days prior to the date of the hearing;
4. THAT the matter be listed for hearing on a date to be fixed, and;
5. THAT the parties have liberty to apply on short notice.
Commissioner T B Walkington