8-4-24 / Scott McLeod KC — Employment & Industrial, Professional Discipline & Regulatory, Professional Negligence
Scott McLeod KC appeared for the respondents (with MJ Brooks) instructed by Crown Law.
17-6-22 / Scott McLeod KC — Judicial Review & Administrative, Employment & Industrial
The appellant, The University of Queensland (the University), was the employer of a worker, Chantal Nicholson, who applied for workers’ compensation pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (the Workers’ Compensation Act). Ms Nicholson’s application was rejected by the University but allowed by the Workers’ Compensation Regulator (the…
11-12-20 / Scott McLeod KC — Employment & Industrial
The applicant applied for workers' compensation under the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld). The respondent (WorkCover) rejected the claim, a decision confirmed by Q-Comp. Proceedings then concerned WorkCover's alleged non-compliance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) (IPA) and compensation to the applicant if non-compliance was found. QCAT…
28-10-20 / Scott McLeod KC — Employment & Industrial
The Appellant in these proceedings, a teacher, claimed they suffered a psychiatric or psychological injury arising out of, or in the course of, their employment. An application for workers' compensation, pursuant to the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 ('the Act') was made to WorkCover Queensland which was rejected. An…
9-9-20 / Scott McLeod KC — Employment & Industrial
Prosecution by way of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) was commenced following an incident at a zinc refinery which led to a death. The respondent rejected the applicant's proposal of a written undertaking. The applicant sought judicial review of the decision rejecting the undertaking and alleged breach…
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