AFW v WorkCover Authority of New South Wales [2012] NSWADT 136

Administrative Decisions Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: AFW v WorkCover Authority of New South Wales [2012] NSWADT 136 Hearing dates: On the papers Decision date: 12 July 2012 Jurisdiction: General Division Before: S Montgomery, Judicial Member Decision: In matter No. 113274, pursuant to section 55(2) of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 the Tribunal determines not to take any action on the matter. In matter No. 113275, pursuant to section 54(1) of the Health Records and information Privacy Act 2002 the Tribunal determines not to take any action on the matter. Catchwords: personal information - health information - access Request - whether documents are held by Respondent - the interaction between Acts - legal professional privilege - conduct Legislation Cited: Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 Health Records and information Privacy Act 2002 Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 Workers Compensation Act 1987 Cases Cited: LB v Hunter New England Area Health Service [2009] NSWADT 132 Ormonde v NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (No 2) [2004] NSWADT 253 SL v University of Sydney [2011] NSWADT 65 Category: Principal judgment Parties: AFW (Applicant) WorkCover Authority of New South Wales (Respondent) Representation: AFW (Applicant in person) A. Quinn, Solicitor WorkCover Legal Group J McAteer, Office of the Privacy Commissioner File Number(s): 113274, 113275