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Vaccine refusal deemed wilful misconduct, after WHS staff and HSRs consulted on policy

A worker's absolute refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19 constituted wilful misconduct and clear grounds for dismissal without notice, a commission has ruled, after hearing his employer's vaccine policy was developed in consultation with key WHS stakeholders.

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