Glossary

Decided at Court
Appeals that have been dismissed, struck out or upheld at the Industrial Magistrates court.

Defendant’s costs
Costs incurred by the defendant.

Disclosure of information
Important information, including personal information, referred to others for their response. The disclosure could be to the worker, the insurer, the employer and any other person whose interests might be affected by the Q-COMP review decision.

Dismissed
After hearing evidence, the Magistrate has dismissed the appeal and confirmed the review decision.

Doctor’s approval
Approval of a worker’s treating doctor must be obtained and documented for a rehabilitation and return to work plan if the doctor does not give sufficient information in the doctor’s medical certificate or report on which to base the development of the plan. In addition, a suitable duties program and any amendments to the program must be consistent with the current medical certificate or report for the worker’s injury (the Regulation).