Blum v Global Vision [2001] NSWIRComm 291

Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales

CITATION : Blum v Global Vision [2001] NSWIRComm 291 PARTIES : Peter Blum Global Vision International Pty Ltd FILE NUMBER: IRC 3993 of 2001 CORAM: Harrison DP Application for relief from unfair dismissal - conclusion of casual engagement - lack of work CATCHWORDS : Held - termination not harsh, reasonable or unjust - application refused LEGISLATION CITED : Industrial Relations Act 1996 HEARING DATES: 10/30/2001 DATE OF JUDGMENT: 11/16/2001

APPLICANT Mr Peter Blum

LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES: RESPONDENT Ms P Nair Employers First

JUDGMENT: - 2 - INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION OF NEW SOUTH WALES CORAM: HARRISON DP Friday, 16 November 2001 Matter No IRC 3993 of 2001

PETER BLUM & GLOBAL VISION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD

Application re unfair dismissal pursuant to section 84 of the Industrial Relations Act 1996 DECISION [2001] NSWIRComm291 1 This matter was subject to arbitration proceedings at Murwillumbah on 30 October 2001 consequent upon unsuccessful attempts at conciliation by both McKenna C and the Commission as presently constituted. 2 Mr Peter Blum, the applicant, appeared on his own behalf. Ms P Nair of Employers First appeared on behalf of Global Vision International Pty Ltd ('the respondent'), with Mr Robert Rubens (aka Kanan Alexander). 3 Mr Blum provided an affidavit of evidence (ex 1) and was subject to cross examination by Ms Nair. 4 Ms Nair brought evidence from Mr Rubens, owner and Director of the respondent; and Mr A Snowdon, contracted by the respondent to coordinate marketing and promotional functions of the respondent's products, inclusive of two web sites.