APPEAL AGAINST THE DECISION TO TERMINATE EMPLOYMENT ON 4 FEBRUARY 2022

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION

PARTIES Peter O'Callaghan

APPELLANT

-v-

Metropolitan Cemeteries Board

RESPONDENT

CORAM Commissioner T B Walkington - Chair

 Mr G Brown - board member

 Ms v zupanovich - board member

DATE friday, 26 August 2022

FILE NO. PSAB 10 OF 2022

CITATION NO. 2022 WAIRC 00635

Result Direction Issued

Representation 

Appellant Mr P O’Callaghan

Respondent Mr B Di Girolami (of counsel)

Direction

HAVING heard from the appellant on his own behalf and Mr Di Girolami (of counsel) on behalf of the respondent, the Public Service Appeal Board pursuant to the powers conferred on it under the Industrial Relations Act 1979, hereby directs:

1. THAT the appellant confirm to the Board, in writing, whether he continues to seek reemployment or whether he seeks a different remedy and seeks leave to amend his Form 8B – Notice of Appeal, by no later than 8 September 2022;

2. THAT the appellant file and serve upon the respondent any outlines of witness evidence and any documents, upon which they intend to rely by no later than 8 September 2022;

3. THAT the respondent file and serve upon the appellant any outlines of witness evidence and any documents, upon which it intends to rely by no later than 6 October 2022;

4. THAT the appellant file and serve upon the respondent an outline of submissions and any list of authorities, by no later than 27 October 2022;

5. THAT the respondent file and serve upon the appellant an outline of submissions and any list of authorities, by no later than 17 November 2022;

6. THAT the matter be listed for hearing on a date to be fixed; and

7. THAT the parties have liberty to apply on short notice.

Commissioner T B Walkington

ON BEHALF OF THE

PUBLIC SERVICE APPEAL BOARD