Doedens v State of Queensland (Queensland Ambulance Service) [2022] QIRC 263
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Doedens v State of Queensland (Queensland Ambulance Service) [2022] QIRC 263
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July 13, 2022
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Summary
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The Appellant submitted that, inter alia, his human rights had not been properly considered: at [16], [20]. Though none of the relevant provisions of the Human Rights Act 2019 (QLD) were explicitly referenced, sections 13, 20 and 21 were in issue.
The Respondent’s submitted the Appellant’s human rights were considered throughout an exemption application process undertaken by the Appellant, and any limitations of the Appellant’s human rights were justified by the need protect public safety from the threat of COVID-19: at [17].
The Tribunal found that the original decision had considered and justifiably limited the Appellant’s human rights to ensure the readiness of the health system in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: at [33]-[35].
The appeal was dismissed.
