Hanel and Comcare (Compensation)

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) considered an application for workers' compensation made by Mr Hanel against Comcare. Mr Hanel sought compensation under sections 14 and 16 of the *Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988* (Cth).

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether Mr Hanel's application for compensation was frivolous, vexatious, misconceived, or lacking in substance, such that it should be dismissed under section 42B(1)(a) of the *Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975* (Cth). The Tribunal also had the power to reconsider its own motion.

The Tribunal determined that the application lacked substance and was therefore dismissed under section 42B(1)(a) of the *Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975*. The Tribunal made no further orders.