Crick and Comcare [2020] AATA 4483.
Key Points:
The Tribunal was required to consider whether Ms Crick
continued to suffer from a back injury and a psychological
condition.
The Tribunal considered whether claims management processes can
be considered part of employment .
The Tribunal affirmed the decision to cease liability for Ms
Crick s claims because the weight of the evidence showed her
ongoing complaints were no longer related to her employment.
Background:
Ms Crick was employed by the Australian Taxation Office (the
ATO), from 1996 until 2019. Ms Crick tripped and fell in her
workplace on 10 June 2008, and subsequently submitted a claim for
workers compensation.