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Bug Bites at a Call Centre
November 5, 2018
Carlson and Telstra Corporation Limited [2018] AATA 3359. Key Points: The Tribunal was required to consider whether a Telstra employee suffered an allergic condition as a result of insect bites sustained while working at a call centre in Queensland. The Tribunal found in favour of the employer. Background: On 15 December 2016, Ms […]
Postie’s pain is not enough
May 11, 2018
Dekker and Australian Postal Corporation [2018] AATA 682 Key Points The Tribunal was required to consider whether an employer was liable to pay compensation for two separate injuries sustained by Mr Dekker while working as a postal delivery officer. The Tribunal found in favour of the employer because Mr Dekker could not prove that […]
Can light work duties cause carpal tunnel syndrome?
March 26, 2018
Cross and Comcare (Compensation) [2018] AATA 52 (22 January 2018) Key Points The Tribunal was required to consider whether there was any liability to pay compensation in respect of bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome caused by work at Centrelink. The Tribunal found in favour of the employer that there was no liability to pay such compensation, […]
Lack of corroboration leads to denial of psych claim
March 26, 2018
Squires and Comcare [2018] AATA 166 Key Points The Tribunal was asked to consider whether a claimed psychological condition was materially and/or significantly contributed to by employment. Significant pre-existing symptoms and a lack of reporting caused the Tribunal to find against Mr Squires. Background On 21 October 2002, Mr Squires commenced employment with Centrelink […]
‘Significant Contributing Factor’ no more
March 26, 2018
Shales and Commonwealth Bank of Australia [2017] AATA 1369 Key Points Commonwealth Bank defeats permanent impairment and non-economic loss claim. The Tribunal was not satisfied that Ms Shales continued to suffer from an injury that was significantly contributed to by her employment. Background Ms Shales worked for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). On 25 […]
Post-Traumatic ‘Significant Contribution’: Tribunal revisits psychological injuries caused by multiple events
March 26, 2018
Sheehan and Comcare [2017] AATA 2777 Key Points While working for the Department of Immigration in Zimbabwe, the applicant heard news that her partner had been accused of wanting to bomb the Australian consulate in Dubai Nine days later, while working, the applicant was pulled over by Zimbabwean police and held at a police station […]
NBN and RAA in the AAT: Tribunal confirms Martin v Comcare ‘significance’ threshold
August 24, 2017
Yunupingu and Comcare [2017] AATA 622 Key Points The Tribunal considered the principles expounded in the High Court case of Comcare v Martin, in respect of the reasonable administrative action provisions in section 5A(2) of the SRC Act. This decision serves as further authority to support the view that Martin limits the operation of the […]
Davies v Australian Postal Corporation [2014] AATA 578 (20 August 2014)
April 17, 2015
Davies v Australian Postal Corporation [2014] AATA 578 (20 August 2014)
Szajna v Australian Postal Corporation [2014] FCA 1136
April 17, 2015
Szajna v Australian Postal Corporation [2014] FCA 1136
Talevski and K & S Freighters Pty Ltd [2014] AATA 334 (29 May 2014)
April 17, 2015
Talevski and K & S Freighters Pty Ltd [2014] AATA 334 (29 May 2014)