ASMOF (NSW) v CSAHS [2005] NSWIRComm 339

Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales

CITATION: ASMOF (NSW) v CSAHS [2005] NSWIRComm 339

APPELLANT: Australian Salaried Medical Officers' Federation (New South Wales)

PARTIES: RESPONDENTS: Health Administration Corporation New South Wales Department of Health Central Sydney Area Health Service

FILE NUMBER(S): IRC 6776 of 2004

CORAM: Wright J President; Staunton J; O'Neill C

CATCHWORDS: Appeal - Application for reinstatement of injured worker - Statutory interpretation - Definition of "injured worker" in s 91 of the Industrial Relations Act 1996 - Whether definition refers to eligibility for workers compensation entitlements at time of injury or at time of application to Commission - Leave to appeal granted - Appeal upheld, by majority.

Health Services Act 1997 s 16 s 33 s 115 Industrial Arbitration Act 1940 s 154 Industrial Arbitration (Workers' Compensation) Amendment Act 1987 s 54 Industrial Relations Act 1991 s 235 LEGISLATION CITED: Industrial Relations Act 1996 s 91 s 92 s 93 s 94 s 95 s 96 s 97 s 98 s 99 s 100 s 167 s 188 Interpretation Act 1987 s 33 Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1946 s 5 Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 s 60 s 61 Workers Compensation Act 1987 s 4 s 149 s 151 s 151Z

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