Julia Farr Services v Dust Diseases Tribunal & Anor [2002] NSWCA 407

The Dust Diseases Tribunal retains jurisdiction over dust diseases cases regardless of whether the cause of action has a nexus with New South Wales.

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1 ['Does the Dust Diseases Tribunal have jurisdiction over the claimant where neither the parties nor the cause of action have a nexus with New South Wales after discontinuance against a defendant with NSW connection?']

The Dust Diseases Tribunal retains jurisdiction over dust diseases cases regardless of whether the cause of action has a nexus with New South Wales.

Summons dismissed with costs