Cameron v Board of Trustees of the State Public Sector Superannuation Scheme [2003] FCA 63

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Cameron v Board of Trustees of the State Public Sector Superannuation Scheme [2003] FCA 63 SUPERANNUATION – nature and function of the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal – whether in determining whether the Board of Trustee's decision was fair and reasonable, the Tribunal must form its own preliminary opinion about the extent of the applicant's disability –whether the Tribunal misdirected itself as to its function – whether reasons adequate Superannuation (Resolution of Complaints) Act 1993 (Cth) Superannuation (State Public Sector) Act 1990 (Qld) Federal Court Rules O 53B r 3 National Mutual v Campbell (2000) 99 FCR 562 referred to National Mutual Life Association of Australia Ltd v Jevtovic (Sundberg J, 8 May 1997, unreported) Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Ltd v Crocker [2001] FCA 1330 referred to ANDREW PATRICK CAMERON v BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE STATE PUBLIC SECTOR SUPERANNUATION SCHEME No V 1273 of 2001 SPENDER J BRISBANE 14 FEBRUARY 2003

IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND DISTRICT REGISTRY V 1273 OF 2001

ON APPEAL FROM THE SUPERANNUATION COMPLAINTS TRIBUNAL

BETWEEN: ANDREW PATRICK CAMERON

APPLICANT

AND: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE STATE PUBLIC SECTOR SUPERANNUATION SCHEME

RESPONDENT

JUDGE: SPENDER J

DATE OF ORDER: 14 FEBRUARY 2003

WHERE MADE: BRISBANE

THE COURT ORDERS THAT: 1. The application be dismissed. 2. The applicant pay the respondent's costs, to be taxed if not agreed. Note: Settlement and entry of orders is dealt with in Order 36 of the Federal Court Rules.

IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND DISTRICT REGISTRY V 1273 OF 2001

ON APPEAL FROM THE SUPERANNUATION COMPLAINTS TRIBUNAL

BETWEEN: ANDREW PATRICK CAMERON

APPLICANT

AND: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE STATE PUBLIC SECTOR SUPERANNUATION SCHEME