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A manager's comments and actions reflected her workplace's "command and control" environment and weren't unreasonable, the Fair Work Commission has found, in refusing to make stop-bullying orders.

In one particular instance, the stop-bullying applicant demonstrated a "stunning lack of insight" when he complained about conduct that was "behaviour that he himself engaged in", Deputy President Richard Clancy said.

The case involved a St John's Ambulance Australia (VIC) Ltd volunteer, who assisted with managing first-aid response services (FARS) at major events.

The subject of his application was both an employee of and volunteer with St John's; in the latter role of senior manager, she oversaw event health services and managed a combination of employees and volunteer workers...