Australia, June 5 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on May 6:
1 The Respondent, Qube Ports Pty Ltd (Qube) is seeking that the Tribunal dismiss the Applicant, Mark Ferrington's disability discrimination complaint (the complaint) on the basis that the Tribunal does not have jurisdiction as the matter involves federal jurisdiction. The Tribunal has decided to dismiss the complaint on this basis.
Background
2 Mr Ferrington commenced employment with Qube as a Stevedore on 1 August 2007.
3 In January 2020, Mr Ferrington suffered a work-related back injury and lodged a successful workers compensation claim.
4 In late 2021, Mr Ferrington returned to work with Qube on light duties.
5 On 17 Mar...