Application to review directed TRANSFER –– s.146(1)(h) of the Victoria Police Act 2013 –– Decision to transfer made under section 35 (“reasonably necessary to do so for the provision of policing services”) following the General Duties Allocation Committee process (GDAC) –– public interest in ensuring policing services are provided across the State –– GDAC process is fair and transparent –– desirable to apply a fair and consistent approach to assessing grounds of hardship or special circumstances which ensures policing services are provided to all communities –– relevant that Applicant had sought a priority position and applied for an exemption –– Applicant submitted transfer would be harsh because of: a) he was needed to provide support and assistance to his parent injured at work and suffering health impacts; b) impact on his relationship, c) impact on career plans to join specialist squad –– Board outlined general principles regarding responsibilities as a carer (noting Equal Opportunity Act 2010); impact on relationships (indicating impact on spouses and genuine de facto partners may be relevant in some circumstances) –– concludes that transfer is not harsh, unjust or unreasonable and affirms decision to transfer –– information capable of identifying the Applicant omitted from reasons (s.154A).
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