CASE PROCEDURES – interim order – ss.589, 596 Fair Work Act 2009 – application for an order to stop bullying – applicant requested interim order to prevent respondent from taking disciplinary procedures – respondent opposed interim order application – contended no basis for making of interim order – action taken was reasonable management action taken in a reasonable manner – applicant contended undertakings referenced by respondent were insufficient and inappropriate – respondent subsequently confirmed in written undertakings that a disciplinary process would be paused pending resolution of complaints – applicant would be notified of any change to employment and respondent would not take action to implement change until resolution occurred – Bayly principles adopted – Commission found balance of convenience against of making interim order not triggered – complexity and associated efficiency in immediate matter absent – applicant granted liberty to make further application – substantive application assigned to Member for conference to be conducted. D.K.
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