Bishop v State of Queensland (Queensland Ambulance Service) [2022] QIRC 292
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Bishop v State of Queensland (Queensland Ambulance Service) [2022] QIRC 292
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August 4, 2022
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Summary
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This case concerned an appeal of the respondent’s decision to refuse to exempt the appellant from the required doses of the COVID-19 vaccination. The appellant referred to her right to protection from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment (section 17) under the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld). The Commission considered the appellant’s human rights, and was satisfied that they had been suitably addressed in the respondent’s decision. The respondent, in their decision, was satisfied that any limits on human rights engaged – particularly the right to recognition and equality before the law (section 15), and the right to take part in public life (section 23) - were justified. The Commission confirmed the respondent’s decision.
