Recent Decisions
The Civil Service Association of WA (Inc.) -v- Director General, Department of Justice
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: PSACR 12/2023
Matter Description: Dispute re working from home requests made under cl 51 of the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022
Industry: Government Administration
Jurisdiction: Public Service Arbitrator
Member/Magistrate name: Senior Commissioner R Cosentino
Delivery Date: 12 Apr 2024
Result: Order issued
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00156
WAIG Reference:
Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union; Gregory Lemaire -v- RND Crewing Pty Ltd (ABN: 72 620 554 038)
Document Type: Decision
Matter Number: M 120/2023
Matter Description: Fair Work Act 2009 - Alleged breach of Instrument; Fair Work Act 2009 - Alleged breach of Act
Industry:
Jurisdiction: Industrial Magistrate
Member/Magistrate name: Industrial Magistrate D. Scaddan
Delivery Date: 12 Apr 2024
Result: Pecuniary penalty to be paid
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00170
WAIG Reference:
Application for a new agreement titled 'Shire of Cranbrook Outside Staff Collective Agreement 2023'
Document Type: Direction
Matter Number: MN 7/1950
Matter Description: Notices-Award/Agreement matters
Industry:
Jurisdiction: Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission
Member/Magistrate name:
Delivery Date: 12 Apr 2024
Result:
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00155
WAIG Reference: 104 WAIG 343
Alain Trabelsi -v- My Foodie Box Limited
Document Type: Decision
Matter Number: B 32/2023
Matter Description: Contractual Benefit Claim
Industry: Grocery
Jurisdiction: Single Commissioner
Member/Magistrate name: Commissioner T Kucera
Delivery Date: 11 Apr 2024
Result: Application upheld
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00153
WAIG Reference:
Alain Trabelsi -v- My Foodie Box Limited
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: B 32/2023
Matter Description: Contractual Benefit Claim
Industry: Grocery
Jurisdiction: Single Commissioner
Member/Magistrate name: Commissioner T Kucera
Delivery Date: 11 Apr 2024
Result: Order
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00154
WAIG Reference:
Western Australian Prison Officers' Union of Workers -v- Minister for Corrective Services
Document Type: Decision
Matter Number: M 145/2022
Matter Description: Industrial Relations Act 1979 - Alleged Breach of Instrument
Industry:
Jurisdiction: Industrial Magistrate
Member/Magistrate name: INDUSTRIAL MAGISTRATE T. KUCERA
Delivery Date: 9 Apr 2024
Result: Penalty imposed
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00152
WAIG Reference:
Australian Worker's Union -v- OIL & GAS REPAIR AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (ACN: 137 698 161)
Document Type: Decision
Matter Number: M 100/2021
Matter Description: Fair Work Act 2009 - Alleged breach of Act
Industry:
Jurisdiction: Industrial Magistrate
Member/Magistrate name: INDUSTRIAL MAGISTRATE E. O'DONNELL
Delivery Date: 5 Apr 2024
Result: The claim is dismissed
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00148
WAIG Reference:
Jason Jowett -v- Coastal R.E. Pty Ltd atf Coastal Unit Trust
Document Type: Decision
Matter Number: M 65/2023
Matter Description: Fair Work Act 2009 - Alleged breach of Instrument; Fair Work Act 2009 - Alleged breach of Act; Long Service Leave Act 1958 - Alleged breach of Act
Industry:
Jurisdiction: Industrial Magistrate
Member/Magistrate name: Industrial Magistrate D. Scaddan
Delivery Date: 5 Apr 2024
Result: The Claim is proven in part
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00149
WAIG Reference:
Christine White -v- North Metropolitan Health Services
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: PSAB 3/2024
Matter Description: Appeal against the decision to terminate employment on 8 January 2024
Industry: Health Services
Jurisdiction: Public Service Appeal Board
Member/Magistrate name: Commissioner T Emmanuel
Delivery Date: 4 Apr 2024
Result: Order issued
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00146
WAIG Reference:
Commission's Own Motion -v- (Not applicable)
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: CICS 18/2022
Matter Description: Review of Farm Employees' Award scope clause pursuant to s 37D of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA)
Industry: Agriculture
Jurisdiction: Commission in Court Session
Member/Magistrate name: Chief Commissioner S J Kenner, Senior Commissioner R Cosentino, Commissioner T Emmanuel
Delivery Date: 4 Apr 2024
Result: Order issued
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00151
WAIG Reference: 104 WAIG 338
Thomas Ghigo -v- PICARD, AURELIE ESTELLE
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: U 79/2023
Matter Description: Unfair Dismissal Application
Industry: Cafes
Jurisdiction: Single Commissioner
Member/Magistrate name: Commissioner T B Walkington
Delivery Date: 4 Apr 2024
Result: Directions issued
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00150
WAIG Reference:
Christine White -v- North Metropolitan Health Services
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: PSAB 3/2024
Matter Description: Appeal against the decision to terminate employment on 8 January 2024
Industry: Health Services
Jurisdiction: Public Service Appeal Board
Member/Magistrate name: Commissioner T Emmanuel
Delivery Date: 4 Apr 2024
Result: Order issued
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00147
WAIG Reference:
Glenn Stephen McDade -v- Department of Justice
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: PSAB 5/2024
Matter Description: Appeal against the decision to dismiss given on 14 Feburary 2024
Industry: Correction
Jurisdiction: Single Commissioner
Member/Magistrate name: Commissioner T B Walkington
Delivery Date: 3 Apr 2024
Result: Application Discontinued
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00143
WAIG Reference:
Jillian Denise Dixon -v- Peter Stojic, Mirjana Stojic
Document Type: Decision
Matter Number: M 121/2023
Matter Description: Industrial Relations Act 1979 - Alleged breach of Act
Industry:
Jurisdiction: Industrial Magistrate
Member/Magistrate name: INDUSTRIAL MAGISTRATE T. KUCERA
Delivery Date: 3 Apr 2024
Result: Contravention proved, Penalty imposed
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00177
WAIG Reference:
Submissions for the 2024 WA Minimum Wage.
Document Type: Direction
Matter Number: MN 5/1950
Matter Description: Notices-Application for General Order
Industry:
Jurisdiction: Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission
Member/Magistrate name:
Delivery Date: 2 Apr 2024
Result:
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00142
WAIG Reference: 104 WAIG 342
Local Government, Racing and Cemeteries Union (WA) -v- Western Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union, Shire of Bridgetown Greenbushes, Shire of Carnamah, Shire of Dalwallinu, Shire of Dowerin, Shire of Goomalling, Shire of Harvey, Shire of Kondinin, Shire of Laverton, Shire of Leonora, Shire of Murray, Shire of Nannup, Shire of Nareembeen, Shire of Ravensthorpe, Shire of Three Springs, Shire of Victoria Plains, Shire of Wagin, Shire of Wandering, Shire of Woodanilling, Shire of Yalgoo, Shire of Boddington, Shire of Bruce Rock, Shire of Waroona, Shire of Sandstone, Shire of Halls Creek
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: APPL 6/2024
Matter Description: Municipal Employees (Western Australia) Award 2021
Industry: Local Government
Jurisdiction: Single Commissioner
Member/Magistrate name: Senior Commissioner R Cosentino
Delivery Date: 28 Mar 2024
Result: Order issued
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00141
WAIG Reference: 104 WAIG 421
Child and Adolescent Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA, South Metropolitan Health Service, WA Country Health Service, Director General, Department of Health, Mental Health Commission -v- Australian Medical Association (WA) Incorporated
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: P 1/2024
Matter Description: WA Health System - Medical Practitioners - AMA Industrial Agreement 2022
Industry: Health Services
Jurisdiction: Public Service Arbitrator
Member/Magistrate name: Commissioner T Emmanuel
Delivery Date: 28 Mar 2024
Result: Agreement varied
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00138
WAIG Reference:
Western Australian Prison Officers’ Union of Workers -v- Minister for Corrective Services
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: FBA 5/2023
Matter Description: Appeal against a decision of the Industrial Magistrate in matter number M 6/2022 given on 24 August 2023
Industry: Correction
Jurisdiction: Full Bench
Member/Magistrate name: Chief Commissioner S J Kenner, Commissioner T Emmanuel, Commissioner T Kucera
Delivery Date: 28 Mar 2024
Result: Appeal dismissed
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00140
WAIG Reference: 104 WAIG 337
Western Australian Prison Officers’ Union of Workers -v- Minister for Corrective Services
Document Type: Decision
Matter Number: FBA 5/2023
Matter Description: Appeal against a decision of the Industrial Magistrate in matter number M 6/2022 given on 24 August 2023
Industry: Correction
Jurisdiction: Full Bench
Member/Magistrate name: Chief Commissioner S J Kenner, Commissioner T Emmanuel, Commissioner T Kucera
Delivery Date: 28 Mar 2024
Result: Appeal dismissed
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00139
WAIG Reference: 104 WAIG 322
Lisa Grey -v- Western Australian Police Force
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: PSAB 2/2024
Matter Description: Appeal against the decision to terminate employment on 5 January 2024
Industry: Police
Jurisdiction: Public Service Appeal Board
Member/Magistrate name: Commissioner T B Walkington
Delivery Date: 27 Mar 2024
Result: Appeal Discontinued by Leave
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00137
WAIG Reference:
Stephen Pengelly -v- Bowra and O'Dea Pty Ltd
Document Type: Decision
Matter Number: B 2/2023
Matter Description: Contractual Benefit Claim
Industry: Funeral
Jurisdiction: Single Commissioner
Member/Magistrate name: Commissioner T Kucera
Delivery Date: 26 Mar 2024
Result: Application dismissed
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00132
WAIG Reference:
Kerris Radanovich -v- Department of Education
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: U 1/2024
Matter Description: Unfair Dismissal Application
Industry: Education
Jurisdiction: Single Commissioner
Member/Magistrate name: Commissioner C Tsang
Delivery Date: 26 Mar 2024
Result: Application dismissed
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00136
WAIG Reference:
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MUNICIPAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, CLERICAL AND SERVICES UNION OF EMPLOYEES -v- Australian Labor Party (Western Australian Branch), Perth Trades Hall Incorporated
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: AG 36/2023
Matter Description: WA Labor Enterprise Agreement 2023
Industry: Other
Jurisdiction: Single Commissioner
Member/Magistrate name: Commissioner C Tsang
Delivery Date: 26 Mar 2024
Result: Agreement registered
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00131
WAIG Reference:
Stephen Pengelly -v- Bowra and O'Dea Pty Ltd
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: B 2/2023
Matter Description: Contractual Benefit Claim
Industry: Funeral
Jurisdiction: Single Commissioner
Member/Magistrate name: Commissioner T Kucera
Delivery Date: 26 Mar 2024
Result: Application dismissed
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00133
WAIG Reference:
Local Government, Racing and Cemeteries Union (WA) -v- City of Swan
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: CR 1/2024
Matter Description: Dispute re dismissal of union member
Industry: Local Government
Jurisdiction: Single Commissioner
Member/Magistrate name: Senior Commissioner R Cosentino
Delivery Date: 25 Mar 2024
Result: Direction issued
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00129
WAIG Reference:
Commission's Own Motion -v- (Not Applicable)
Document Type: Decision
Matter Number: APPL 58/2022
Matter Description: Review of Farm Employees' Award pursuant to s 40B of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA)
Industry: Agriculture
Jurisdiction: Single Commissioner
Member/Magistrate name: Senior Commissioner R Cosentino
Delivery Date: 25 Mar 2024
Result: Award varied
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00130
WAIG Reference: 104 WAIG 339
Amy Gardos -v- Anthony Baker
Document Type: Decision
Matter Number: M 99/2023
Matter Description: Industrial Relations Act 1979 - Alleged Breach of Act
Industry:
Jurisdiction: Industrial Magistrate
Member/Magistrate name: INDUSTRIAL MAGISTRATE T. KUCERA
Delivery Date: 25 Mar 2024
Result: Contravention proved, penalty imposed
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00128
WAIG Reference: 104 WAIG 344
Brianna Conti-Nibali -v- Commissioner of Main Roads
Document Type: Decision
Matter Number: PSAB 31/2022
Matter Description: Appeal against the decision to terminate employment on 25 March 2022
Industry: Government Administration
Jurisdiction: Public Service Appeal Board
Member/Magistrate name: Commissioner T Kucera
Delivery Date: 22 Mar 2024
Result: Appeal dismissed
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00120
WAIG Reference: 104 WAIG 429
City of Nedlands -v- The Western Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union of Employees
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: AG 8/2024
Matter Description: City of Nedlands Inside Workers Industrial Agreement 2023
Industry: Local Government
Jurisdiction: Single Commissioner
Member/Magistrate name: Senior Commissioner R Cosentino
Delivery Date: 22 Mar 2024
Result: Agreement registered
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00122
WAIG Reference:
Brianna Conti-Nibali -v- Commissioner of Main Roads
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: PSAB 31/2022
Matter Description: Appeal against the decision to terminate employment on 25 March 2022
Industry: Government Administration
Jurisdiction: Public Service Appeal Board
Member/Magistrate name: Commissioner T Kucera
Delivery Date: 22 Mar 2024
Result: Appeal dismissed
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00121
WAIG Reference:
Western Australian Prison Officers' Union of Workers -v- Minister for Corrective Services
Document Type: Decision
Matter Number: M 61/2023
Matter Description: Industrial Relations Act 1979 - Alleged breach of Instrument
Industry:
Jurisdiction: Industrial Magistrate
Member/Magistrate name: INDUSTRIAL MAGISTRATE R. COSENTINO
Delivery Date: 20 Mar 2024
Result: Claim dismissed
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00116
WAIG Reference:
City of Albany, Western Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union of Employees -v- (Not Applicable)
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: APPL 81/2023
Matter Description: Commission to make orders as to terms of the City of Albany Industrial Agreement 2023
Industry: Local Government
Jurisdiction: Single Commissioner
Member/Magistrate name: Senior Commissioner R Cosentino
Delivery Date: 20 Mar 2024
Result: Direction issued on the papers
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00118
WAIG Reference:
Lisa Dunne -v- Calvary Youth Services Mandurah Inc, William Boyce
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: S 6/2023
Matter Description: Stop Bullying Order
Industry: Community Services
Jurisdiction: Single Commissioner
Member/Magistrate name: Commissioner T Kucera
Delivery Date: 20 Mar 2024
Result: Application dismissed
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00117
WAIG Reference: 104 WAIG 419
Penelope Anne Fagan -v- Minister for Corrective Services
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: IAC 1/2024
Matter Description: Appeal against the decision of the Full Bench in FBA 3/2023
Industry: Correction
Jurisdiction: Industrial Appeal Court
Member/Magistrate name:
Delivery Date: 20 Mar 2024
Result: Programming Order Issued
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00119
WAIG Reference:
Nicholas Gerard Maher -v- Roman Catholic Bishop of Bunbury
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: FBA 4/2023
Matter Description: Appeal against a decision of the Commission in matter U 61/2022 given on 14 August 2023
Industry: Other
Jurisdiction: Full Bench
Member/Magistrate name: Chief Commissioner S J Kenner, Commissioner T Emmanuel, Commissioner T Kucera
Delivery Date: 19 Mar 2024
Result: Appeal upheld
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00111
WAIG Reference:
Western Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union of Employees (WASU) -v- Shire of Denmark
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: AG 7/2024
Matter Description: Shire of Denmark (Outside Workers) Agreement 2023
Industry: Local Government
Jurisdiction: Single Commissioner
Member/Magistrate name: Senior Commissioner R Cosentino
Delivery Date: 19 Mar 2024
Result: Agreement registered
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00112
WAIG Reference:
Ida Palaloi -v- Director General, Department of Education
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: U 33/2023
Matter Description: Unfair Dismissal Application
Industry: Education
Jurisdiction: Single Commissioner
Member/Magistrate name: Commissioner C Tsang
Delivery Date: 18 Mar 2024
Result: Order issued
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00110
WAIG Reference:
Ida Palaloi -v- Director General, Department of Education
Document Type: Decision
Matter Number: U 33/2023
Matter Description: Unfair Dismissal Application
Industry: Education
Jurisdiction: Single Commissioner
Member/Magistrate name: Commissioner C Tsang
Delivery Date: 18 Mar 2024
Result: Interlocutory application upheld and matter dismissed
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00108
WAIG Reference: 104 WAIG 394
Stefan John Frodsham -v- Western Metropolitan Regional Council
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: U 5/2024
Matter Description: Unfair Dismissal Application
Industry: Local Government
Jurisdiction: Single Commissioner
Member/Magistrate name: Senior Commissioner R Cosentino
Delivery Date: 18 Mar 2024
Result: Direction issued
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00107
WAIG Reference:
Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd; Consolidated Pastoral Company Pty Ltd -v- WorkSafe Commissioner
Document Type: Order
Matter Number: OSHT 5/2021
Matter Description: Review of Notice - s.51A - OSH Act
Industry: Agriculture
Jurisdiction: Occupational Safety and Health Tribunal
Member/Magistrate name: Commissioner T Emmanuel
Delivery Date: 15 Mar 2024
Result: Application for costs dismissed
By consent decisions of the WorkSafe Commissioner revoked and improvement notices set aside
Citation: 2024 WAIRC 00104
WAIG Reference: