Scuderi and Comcare [2015] AATA 921
Key Points
- The Tribunal considered whether Ms Scuderi was entitled to
receive compensation for household services, including leg waxing,
toe nail clipping and delivery of groceries.
Background
Ms Scuderi was 43 years old at the time of the proceedings. She
had commenced work with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia on
leaving school in year 10. She remained employed by the Bank until
she was retrenched on 15 September 2012.
On 1 May 1990 Ms Scuderi injured her back while lifting a bag of
coins. Liability for the injury was accepted pursuant to section 14
of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988
(Cth) (the SRC Act).
Ms Scuderi's evidence was that due to her injury, she
remained restricted as to the activities she could perform. Ms
Scuderi sought compensation from Comcare, pursuant to section 29 of
the SRC Act, for the cost of assistance with the activities which
she claimed she had difficulty doing.
