Simeoni and Comcare (Compensation)

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) considered the entitlement of the applicant, Mr. Simeoni, to compensation under the *Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988* (Cth) (the Act). The central dispute revolved around a preliminary jurisdictional question concerning the application of the Act in light of the *Compensation (Commonwealth Government Employees) Act 1971* (Cth).

The Tribunal was required to determine whether the applicant was entitled to compensation under the *Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988* (Cth), specifically addressing the jurisdictional implications arising from the operation of the *Compensation (Commonwealth Government Employees) Act 1971* (Cth).

The Tribunal considered the relevant law and material pertaining to these legislative provisions. Following its review, the Tribunal set aside the decisions under review and substituted its own decisions.