Ryan v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force

[2022] FCAFC 36

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Catchwords

1. Human Rights
1. Disability discrimination in employment
1. Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
1. appeal from a single judge of the Federal Court of Australia

Quick Take

NSW police officers are 'employees' within s 15(2) of the DD Act, and guidelines agreed between the Commissioner and the Police Association under an award cannot mandate outcomes that fetter the Commissioner's discretion conferred by the award.

Case Details

Citation[2022] FCAFC 36

CourtFCAFC

JurisdictionCommonwealth

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