UNFAIR DISMISSAL - public servant - demoted arising from investigation into misconduct allegations - appeal to GREAT - withdrawn - complaint to AHRC - terminated by AHRC - directed to resume duty - failure to do so - absence on leave without pay - Centrelink medical certificates - advised then directed to attend fitness to continue assessments - no attendance - disciplinary letter issued - no written response - misconduct held and dismissal - remedy of reinstatement or re-employment sought
HELD - misconduct findings upheld - failure to collect registered mail - failure to comply with reasonable direction - dismissal not harsh or unjust or unreasonable - application dismissed.
