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Comcare v Martin

(2016) 258 CLR 467
JurisdictionAustralia
Year2016
Statusunclear

Key Principle

The HCA considered the definition of 'injury' under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 and held that a psychological injury arising from reasonable management action is excluded from compensation.

Area of Law

employment

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