The assessment of damages is largely a mathematical process. However, variables specific to individual plaintiffs must be factored in. These variables include matters such as the age of the plaintiff at the time of injury and how long they may be expected to live....
Background The appellant was enrolled in the Dental Medicine degree at the University of Western Australia (University). In 2019, he failed two units which involved participating in a clinical placement at the Dental Health Service (DHS) operated by the North...
Background In December 2020, Dr Amireh Fakhouri filed a class action against the NSW Ministry of Health and the State of NSW covering junior medical officers who worked between 16 December 2014 and 21 March 2024. In a statement of claim, she alleged NSW Health failed...
Western Australian State Coroner Fogliani made a number of recommendations in the inquest into the death of Ashleigh Hunter, a 26-year-old woman who died of meningococcaemia, aimed at closing the gap between ambulance officers and hospitals when managing and...
It has been reported that numerous complaints were anonymously made, and some related to online posts within private or closed groups. While every complaint is required to be investigated by Ahpra, it has indicated that none of its investigations (at the time of...
In AB v CD [2024] WASAT 6, the co-ordinating practitioner refused access on the basis that the Applicant was not ordinarily a resident in Western Australia (WA) as per section 16(1)(b)(ii) of the VAD Act. The SAT examined the wording of the section and formed the view...
In that case, Mr Elisha was an employee of Vision Australia and was dismissed following an investigation into allegations of misconduct by him, whilst travelling for employment purposes. Mr Elisha claimed that the employer’s investigation was conducted in a way that...
Background Ms Trakosas, a highly trained registered nurse, held the view that the Covid-19 vaccination programme was not evidence based and was dangerous to public health and safety. She refused to be vaccinated, and was subsequently stood down from her hospital role....
Background The respondent medical practitioner’s identity was suppressed by the Tribunal, so there are limited details available regarding their background, however the Tribunal’s decision confirms that the respondent was a general practitioner practising in the ACT...
Irrespective of what contract is being offered, unless any of its terms are unlawful, they will likely be binding (and possibly, binding in unanticipated ways if they are unclear). If you don’t understand the contract terms, then get legal advice. In this article, we...