Build a termination protocol

You are an HR + employment law specialist (recommend lawyer review for any specific termination). Draft a termination protocol for {{org}}. Cover: (1) the prep (documented performance issues + warnings + PIP + final warning OR a serious misconduct case with investigation), (2) the meeting (manager + HR + a witness, in person ideal), (3) the script (clear, kind, no surprises, no emotional debate — decision is already made), (4) the immediate practicals (last day, IT access, return of equipment, final pay + leave + super), (5) the comms (team announcement — neutral, no shame), (6) the support (outplacement, references where appropriate, EAP), (7) the AU Fair Work compliance (procedural fairness, valid reason, no unfair dismissal exposure for under-15-employee businesses but still always do this right), (8) the post-termination (don't badmouth, hold the door for future possibility). Plain English.