Trevor Grant Taudevin v Brambles Australia Ltd [1995] IRCA 229

Trevor Grant Taudevin v Brambles Australia Ltd [1995] IRCA 229

The combination of the applicant's admitted poor performance in his assigned role and the specific incident involving the dangerous goods provided a valid reason for his dismissal, and the dismissal was not harsh, unjust or unreasonable having regard to the circumstances of his employment and the opportunities given.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
01 June 1995
Procedural Posture
Industrial Law Review of Dismissal Decision / Judgment After Review Hearing
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
['termination of Employment' 'harsh, Unjust or Unreasonable Dismissal' 'valid Reason for Dismissal']
['industrial Law'] ['termination of Employment' 'harsh, Unjust or Unreasonable Dismissal' 'valid Reason for Dismissal']

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Procedural Posture

Industrial Law Review of Dismissal Decision / Judgment After Review Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ["Whether the termination of Mr Taudevin's employment was harsh, unjust or unreasonable under s 170DE of the Industrial Relations Act 1988." 'Whether there was a valid reason for dismissal as required by the statute.']

Ratio Decidendi

The combination of the applicant's admitted poor performance in his assigned role and the specific incident involving the dangerous goods provided a valid reason for his dismissal, and the dismissal was not harsh, unjust or unreasonable having regard to the circumstances of his employment and the opportunities given.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • ['The application is dismissed.' 'Costs are reserved.']