FYH v Commission of Police, NSW Police Force

Case [2024] NSWCATAD 36



Civil and Administrative Tribunal

New South Wales

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Medium Neutral Citation: 

[2024] NSWCATAD 36

Decision Date: 

14 February 2024

Jurisdiction: 

Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division

Before: 

R C Titterton OAM, Senior Member

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FYH v Commission of Police, NSW Police Force [2024] NSWCATAD 36
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[2024] NSWCATAD 36
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The applicant, FYH, sought review of a decision made by the respondent, the Commissioner of Police for the New South Wales Police Force, which concerned the applicant's employment status. The dispute was brought before the Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal in New South Wales. The applicant argued that the decision to terminate their employment was unfair and discriminatory, and sought relief in the form of reinstatement or compensation.

The primary legal issue before the tribunal was whether the decision to terminate the applicant's employment was lawful, procedurally fair, and free from discrimination. The tribunal also considered whether the applicant had a right to be informed of the reasons for the decision and whether the decision-making process complied with relevant legislative and policy frameworks.

The tribunal found that the decision to terminate the applicant's employment was procedurally fair and lawful. The tribunal noted that the decision was made following a thorough investigation and in accordance with the Police Administration Act 1990. The tribunal further found that there was no evidence of discrimination or bias in the decision-making process. As such, the tribunal dismissed the applicant's claims and upheld the respondent's decision. The tribunal did not make any orders as the applicant's claims were dismissed.

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