Note from the Editor

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Brief Facts

The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal recently determined a disciplinary referral relating to whether a registered nurse had engaged in professional misconduct relating to her care of a patient in a correctional centre.¹

Re Dessco Pty Ltd [2021] VSC 94

Re DST Project Management and Construction Pty Ltd [2021] VSC 108

Key Takeaways

0 Love 0 Pty Ltd (in liq) v Registrar of Personal Property Securities (AATA 2021)

Key Takeaways

Key Takeaways

The QCAT (‘the Tribunal’) recently considered the scope of their powers in circumstances where a suspended practitioner’s registration had lapsed. Although the issue had been partially addressed by the QCA, the Tribunal’s decision has clarified the issue.

How s207 operates

Marks v Skydive Holdings Pty Ltd (VSC 2021)

Key Takeaways

Hitchings v Secretary, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (NSWWCCPD 2021)

LINK TO DECISION

Key Takeaways

When determining if an injury occurred on a journey or in the course of employment consideration should be given to the general nature, terms and circumstances of the employment.

Brief Facts

Craddock v GH Varley Pty Ltd (NSWWCCPD 2021)

LINK TO DECISION

Key Takeaways

The NSWWCCPD handed down its decision in the matter of Craddock v GH Varley Pty Ltd (NSWWCCPD 2021) on 11 February 2021.

RECENT DECISIONS

Application of weight of expert evidence confirmed 
Craddock v GH Varley Pty Ltd (NSWWCCPD 2021)

Journey or course of employment?
Hitchings v Secretary, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (NSWWCCPD 2021)