Scott McLeod KC appeared for the respondent, instructed by the Workers’ Compensation Regulator.
This appeal concerned an application pursuant to section 132A of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld) for assessment of permanent impairment by WorkCover, resulting from an alleged personal injury suffered by an employee of Mackay Sugar Limited. Specifically, the Commission considered whether the incident alleged occurred, and whether it caused a personal injury within the meaning of section 32 of the Act. The Commission held that the appellant did suffer the injury within the meaning of s 32, ordering that the review decision of the Regulator be set aside, and the Regulator pay the Appellant’s costs.
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