In Perry v State of Queensland (Queensland Health) (No. 2) [2024] ICQ 008, the appellant, Sandra (Andrea) Perry, a public service employee of Queensland Health, challenged a disciplinary finding against her by appealing to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission, which confirmed the decision. Seeking further recourse, Perry appealed to the Industrial Court of Queensland, initially self-represented. Her request for an adjournment three days before the hearing, to obtain legal representation, was dismissed by Deputy President Merrell. The court based its decision on the absence of a cogent reason for the adjournment, highlighting the importance of procedural efficiency and fairness to all litigants.
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