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Management actions that weren't conducted reasonably were different enough not to be considered 'repeated behaviour', a commission has ruled in stop-bullying proceedings.

Both actions revealed a "lack of care and attention to detail", NSW Industrial Relations Commissioner Chris Muir said, but as they involved different managers, and related to distinct issues, he concluded the events collectively did not constitute bullying.

The teacher at Willoughby Public School sought stop-bullying orders against his employer, the NSW Department of Education, and six leaders.

He claimed he experienced repeated unreasonable behaviour between February and November last year. He then started a period of sick leave, from which he hasn't returned...