Legal Interpretation-Howard v Queensland [2001] 2 Qd R 154., Summary of Whistleblowers Protection Act 1994 (Qld), Hypothetical

Howard v Queensland [2001] 2 Qd R 154.
(Court of Appeal)
Judges: McMurdo P, Thomas JA and Ambrose J.
Facts: The appellant is the plaintiff in this action against the respondent, claiming for damages for psychiatric injury. Under the Whistleblowers Protection Act, the appellant can be classified as a whistleblower; and the allegations made by the appellant are that the actions made against him by two of his fellow employees constituted reprisal under s41 of the Act, and that the defendant is vicariously liable for their actions. Mr. Howard is appealing from a decision trialed by a court.
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