Case studies of our review outcomes
Gain insights into our work with our de-identified case studies of our review decisions.
Our decisions
These case studies of our decisions are for employees, managers and decision makers to understand how merits review works, our decision making processes and the diversity of the actions and decisions we review.
Information in these case studies is intended to be a guide, and should not be relied upon as legal advice. Decision-makers must consider the individual circumstances of each case before making a decision and not rely on case studies as an expected outcome.
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Employee
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
Unauthorised access to sensitive agency information.
Employee
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
Case study sanction for breach of COVID-19 health direction
Employee
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
Findings of fact not supported by evidence
Employee
Employers
Managers
Case study
Using an objective test in Code of Conduct matters
Employee
Employers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
Mitigating factors meant misconduct did not warrant a serious financial penalty
Employee
Employers
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
Conduct was an honest mistake with little likelihood of being repeated.
Employee
Employers
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
When does the work environment become a relevant consideration in making a sanction decision
Employee
Employers
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
An employee worked in a service delivery agency where they were also a client
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
Evidence the investigator was not impartial
Employee
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
Reduction in classification for harassment
Employee
Employers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
A failure to inform the employee about a variation of the breach determination was a material defect.
Employee
Former employees
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
Mitigating factors taking into consideration when determining sanction decision
Employee
Managers
Conduct and review practitioners
Case study
case study reduction in classification for harassment