Lowth v Comcare [1999] FCA 1692

Lowth v Comcare [1999] FCA 1692

The appeal was dismissed on the basis that the Deputy President's decision was not an appealable or final decision as defined by the applicable authorities and statutory provisions; the findings were intermediate and did not amount to determinations under an enactment which could be appealed under section 44(1) of the AAT Act.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
29 November 1999
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
['appeals From Aat' 'finality of Decisions' 'entitlement to Compensation' 'employment Injury Definition']
['administrative Law' 'workers Compensation'] ['appeals From Aat' 'finality of Decisions' 'entitlement to Compensation' 'employment Injury Definition']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the decision under appeal is an appealable decision under section 44 of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 (Cth)' 'Whether a finding that the appellant was not injured in the course of employment is final or conclusive for appeal' "Whether a commanding officer's directive can determine employment status for compensation purposes"]

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed on the basis that the Deputy President's decision was not an appealable or final decision as defined by the applicable authorities and statutory provisions; the findings were intermediate and did not amount to determinations under an enactment which could be appealed under section 44(1) of the AAT Act.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • ['The appeal be dismissed.' 'There be no order as to costs.']