Louis Reardon alleges retaliation over protected disclosure at WRC

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Louis Reardon’s claim that his transfer was retaliation for a protected disclosure was reported on 1 August 2023; the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) case concerns his transfer from the Department of Agriculture’s special investigations unit.

Reardon alleged that he was moved after reporting political interference in investigations into farmers and pharmacists. The Department denied retaliation and said the transfer followed an internal review of the unit.

The report described evidence and submissions from both sides, including disagreement about when the review began and why Reardon was transferred. It said the adjudication officer expected to issue a decision within 42 days.