dwf – Council worker awarded over $1 million in damages for psychological injury

In a recent Queensland Supreme Court decision, the plaintiff Paul Ackers, was awarded $1.1 million in damages from Cairns Regional Council after suffering psychological injury.

This injury came on after Mr Ackers found himself working an extra 12 hours per week due to a decrease in staff, holding Mr Ackers responsible for errors in the payroll unit and a "flawed and unfair" performance management plan.