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Matthew Gerard Owen Pow v The Commissioner of Police, Western Australia Police Force and Another

[2026] WAIRC 403 Single Commissioner (WAIRC) 2026-06-18 File: S 7/2026
Source
Commissioner Tsang
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Applicant: Matthew Gerard Owen Pow
Respondent: The Commissioner of Police, Western Australia Police Force and Another
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Outcome

For applicant Directions issued

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Concept tags · 6

[P]Stop-bullying orders (FWC) [P]Stop-bullying orders (WAIRC) [S]Unfair dismissal (WA) [S]Unfair dismissal (federal) [S]Police / emergency services worker [S]WA police officer (MCE Act applies)
Archived text (258 words)
STOP BULLYING ORDER WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION PARTIES Matthew Gerard Owen Pow APPLICANT -v- The Commissioner of Police, Western Australia Police Force FIRST RESPONDENT AND Alan Kickett SECOND RESPONDENT CORAM Commissioner C Tsang DATE Thursday, 18 June 2026 FILE NO. S 7 OF 2026 CITATION NO. 2026 WAIRC 00403 Result Direction issued Representation Applicant Mr S Farrell (as agent) Respondent Ms S Walsh (of counsel) Direction HAVING heard from Mr S Farrell (as agent) on behalf of the applicant and Ms S Walsh (of counsel) on behalf of the first respondent, the Commission, pursuant to the powers conferred under the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA), hereby directs – THAT the first respondent’s Form 1A – Application for an order that the proceedings be dismissed under s 27(1)(a)(ii) or (iv) of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) filed on 14 May 2026 be listed for hearing and determination on Friday, 18 September 2026 at 10:30am (Hearing). THAT the first respondent file an outline of the legal submissions that the first respondent intends to rely upon at the Hearing by Thursday, 16 July 2026. THAT the applicant file by Thursday, 20 August 2026: An outline of the legal submissions that the applicant intends to rely upon at the Hearing. Any outlines of witness evidence that the applicant intends to rely upon at the Hearing. THAT the respondents file any responsive outlines of witness evidence that the respondents intend to rely upon at the Hearing, by Thursday, 3 September 2026. THAT the parties have liberty to apply. Commissioner C Tsang