In Perry v State of Queensland (Queensland Health) (No. 3) [2024] ICQ 012, the Industrial Court of Queensland considered an appeal brought by Sandra (Andrea) Perry, a public service employee, against the State of Queensland (Queensland Health), the respondent. Perry challenged a disciplinary finding decision confirmed by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC).
The case revolved around two allegations: the unauthorised distribution of a uniformed polo shirt and the breach of a Public Health Directive restricting personal visitations in hospitals. The appellant argued procedural errors and misapplication of policies, as well as ambiguity regarding the directive's applicability to staff. However, the Industrial Court found no relevant error in the QIRC's decision, concluding that the disciplinary finding was just and reasonable. The appeal, which was heard in Brisbane on 11 April 2024 and delivered on 20 May 2024, resulted in the dismissal of Perry's appeal, affirming the original disciplinary actions against her.