This article contains nearly all of the challenges to vaccine mandates and lockdown restrictions to date during the COVID-19 pandemic, listed in the order of the month per year.
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Due to article size, I will provide analysis of these cases in a further article “The pandemic arguments“.
Loielo v Giles [2020] VSC 619 Challenge against lockdowns – Human Rights – Free movement – Arbitrary detention – Dismissed.
Loielo v Giles (Ruling No 2) [2020] VSC 723
Loielo v Giles (No 2) [2020] VSC 864
Gerner v Victoria [2020] HCA 48 Challenge to lockdowns – Freedom of movement – Not implied in Constitution – Dismissed. (Read more in the article “Gerner v Victoria [2020] HCA 48“)
Ms Maria Corazon Glover v Ozcare [2021] FWC 231 Health worker – Adverse effects – Dismissed.
Ms Bou-Jamie Barber v Goodstart Early Learning [2021] FWC 2156 Childcare worker – Adverse effects – Dismissed.
Jennifer Kimber v Sapphire Coast Community Aged Care Ltd [2021] FWC 1818 Health worker – Adverse effects – Dismissed.
Jennifer Kimber v Sapphire Coast Community Aged Care Ltd. [2021] FWCFB 6015 Health worker – dissent of Deputy President FWC – Appeal dismissed.
Cotterill v Romanes [2021] VSC 498 Challenge to lockdown – Implied freedom of political communication – Dismissed. (Read more in the article “Cotterill v Romanes [2021] VSC 498“)
Baker v Department of Health and Human Services [2021] VSC 673 Challenge to detention – Reasonably necessary to reduce or eliminate a serious risk to public health – Dismissed.
Athavle v State of New South Wales [2021] FCA 1075
Kassam v Hazzard; Henry v Hazzard [2021] NSWSC 1320 Challenge to vaccine mandates – Privacy – Self incrimination – Bodily Integrity – Rights – Civil conscription – Dismissed. (Read more in the article “Kassam v Hazzard; Henry v Hazzard [2021] NSWSC 1320“)
Davis v Minister for Health [2021] NSWCATAD 293 Health worker – Stay on deadline – Dismissed.
Davis v Minister for Health [2021] NSWCATAD 310 Health worker – No jurisdiction for administrative review – Dismissed.
Catherine Lee v Estia Investments Pty Ltd [2021] FWC 6209
Brasell-Dellow & Ors v State of Queensland, (Queensland Police Service) & Ors [2021] QIRC 356 Police officers – Consultation – Duty – Vary terms of employment – Dismissed.
Palmer v Western Australia [2021] HCA 5 Challenge to border closures – Section 92 free intercourse between States – Dismissed. (Read more in the article “Palmer v Western Australia [2021] HCA 5“)
Can v State of New South Wales [2021] NSWSC 1480 Challenge to police powers – Self incrimination – Dismissed. (Read more in the article “Can v State of New South Wales [2021] NSWSC 1480“)
Harding v Sutton [2021] VSC 741
Harding v Sutton (No 2) [2021] VSC 789
Dunn v Veitch [2021] TASSC 56 Health worker – Interlocutory injunction – Bodily integrity – Dismissed.
Dunn v Director of Public Health [2021] TASFC 16 Appeal dismissed.
Larter v Hazzard (No 2) [2021] NSWSC 1451 Paramedic – Challenge to vaccine mandates – Religious objection – Human rights – Dismissed. (Read more in the article “Larter v Hazzard (No 2) [2021] NSWSC 1451“)
Jasmin Casey O’Neill v Southern Cross Care (SA, NT and Vic) Inc [2021] FWC 6276 Health worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed
Jeannette Valencia v Royal Freemasons Ltd [2021] FWC 6362
Kerry Aylett v Eldercare Australia Ltd [2021] FWC 6294
Sazjah Burgoyne v Shamrock Consultancy Pty Ltd [2021] FWC 6417
Cox v DP World Brisbane Limited [2021] FCA 1335
QNurses First Inc v Monash Health [2021] FCA 1372 Health worker –
Mr Antonio Ferrato v Virtus Diagnostics [2021] FWC 6460 Health worker –
Nazih Beydoun v Northern Health [2021] FWC 6341 Health worker –
Phillips v Chief Health Officer [2021] NTSC 97 Workers – Abandoned case – Dismissed.
Johnston v Commissioner of Police; Witthahn v Chief Executive of Hospital and Health Services and Director General of Queensland Health [2021] QSC 275 Police officers and Health workers –
Witthahn v Chief Executive of Hospital and Health Services and Director General of Queensland Health; Johnstone v Commissioner of Police [2021] QCA 282 Police officers and Health workers –
Vanzwan v State of Queensland, (Queensland Police Service) [2021] QIRC 438 Police officers –
Floors Aucamp v Association for Christian Senior Citizens Homes Inc [2021] FWC 6669 Health worker –
Radev v State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [2021] QIRC 414 Police officers –
Radev v State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [2021] QIRC 439 Police officers –
Mr David Brownbill v O&M Pty Ltd [2021] FWC 6635 Worker – Fake vaccine certificate – Dismissed.
Sean Heron v McKenzie Aged Care Group Pty Ltd [2021] FWC 6707 Health worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Robert Reilly v Wilson Security Pty Ltd [2021] FWC 6596
Mark Baker v Ian Turner [2021] FWC 6594
Joan Muir v Black Cabs Combined Pty Ltd T/A 13 Cabs [2021] FWC 6620 Worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Marola Amin v Mainfreight Distribution Pty Ltd [2021] FWC 5288 Worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Ms DeVania Blackburn v Virgin Australia Airlines T/A Virgin Australia [2021] FWC 6498
Zarina Begum v Bupa Aged Care [2021] FWC 6405 Health worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Mohammed Fehmi Kremenarov v Remondis Australia Pty Ltd [2021] FWC 6671
Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union, Mr Matthew Howard v Mt Arthur Coal Pty Ltd T/A Mt Arthur Coal [2021] FWCFB 6059 Challenge against site access requirement – Failure to consult – Enterprise Agreement – Not lawful and reasonable.
Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union, Mr Matthew Howard v Mt Arthur Coal Pty Ltd T/A Mt Arthur Coal [2021] FWC 6626 Consultation – Now lawful and reasonable.
5 Boroughs NY Pty Ltd v State of Victoria; Roberts v State of Victoria [2021] VSC 785 Challenge to lockdowns – Damages for economic loss – Statement of claim struck out with leave to replead.
Joash Cohen v Davidsons Garage Pty Ltd [2021] FWC 6587 Refusal to wear a mask and other public safety measures at work – Dismissed.
Falconer v Commissioner of Police [2021] WASC 481 Police officers –
Falconer v Chief Health Officer [2022] WASC 3 Police officers –
Falconer v Commissioner of Police [No 2] [2022] WASC 2 Police officers –
Falconer v Commissioner of Police [No 3] [2022] WASC 30 Police officers –
Falconer v Chief Health Officer [No 2] [2022] WASC 29 Police officers –
Simmons, In the matter of an application for leave to issue or file [2021] HCATrans 191 Challenge to vaccine mandates – Vexatious and frivolous – Dismissed.
In the Matter Of An Application BY Sean Simmons for Leave To Appeal [2022] HCASL 47 Appeal dismissed.
The Youth Advocate Inc. (NFP), In the matter of an application for leave to issue or file [2021] HCATrans 192 Challenge to vaccine mandates – Vexatious and frivolous – Dismissed.
In the Matter Of An Application BY the Youth Advocate Inc (NFP) For Leave To Appeal [2022] HCASL 4 Appeal dismissed.
Colebourne v State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [2021] QIRC 380 Police officer –
Katie Colebourne v State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [2022] QIRC 004 Police officer –
Colebourne v State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) (No. 2) [2022] QIRC 016 Police officer –
Colebourne v State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [2022] QIRC 017 Police officer –
Colebourne v State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [2022] QIRC 018 Police officer –
Colebourne v State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [2022] QIRC 40 Police officer – Appeal against decision dismissed.
Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union and Ors v BHP Coal Pty Ltd T/A BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance / BMA and Ors [2022] FWC 81 Miners – Privacy – Bodily integrity – Lawful and reasonable direction – Dismissed.
Ms Melinda Sutton v Hepburn Shire Council [2022] FWC 72 Worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Tilley v State of Queensland (Queensland Health) [2022] QIRC 002 Health worker – Civil conscription – Dismissed.
Mrs Amber Drake v Melba Support Services [2022] FWC 104 Health worker – Out of time – Extension of time granted.
Deborah Anne Cushenberry v Gundaroo Outside School Hours Care [2022] FWC 60
Elaine McGuire v St John of God Hospital [2022] FWC 26 Health worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Mr Joshua Marshall v Citywide Service Solutions Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 180 Worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Stephanie Anne Scanlan v Aged Care and Housing Group Inc [2022] FWC 174 Health worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Mirella Battigelli v Respiratory West Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 25 Health worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Kim Joy Samsa v Belladia Pty Ltd T/A Wizard Pharmacy Joondalup Drive [2022] FWC 46 Health worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Aleisha Jean Shepheard v Calvary Health Care T/A Little Company of Mary Health Care Limited [2022] FWC 92 Health worker – Lawful and reasonable direction – Dismissed.
Janer Torres v Melbourne Rotomould Rotational Moulding [2022] FWC 5 Worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Smith v La Spina [2022] FedCFamC2G 31 Security –
Higgins v State of Queensland (Queensland Health) [2022] QIRC 030 Health worker –
Amber Callender v MCI Southport Properties Pty Ltd T/A Southport Day Hospital/Cosmetic Evolution [2022] FWC 164 Health worker –
Motion v Qantas Airways Limited [2022] FCA 25
Shane Varichak v COG Regional Team Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 186
Rita Anderson v Wongaburra Aged Care [2022] FWC 69 Health worker –
Mr Brenchley v Spicers Australia Pty Ltd and Stockdale Personnel Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 173
Slykerman v State of Queensland (Queensland Health) [2022] QIRC 39 Health worker – Religious objection – Appeal against decision dismissed.
Stephen Michael O’Dea v Grampians Health [2022] FWC 362 Health worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Dimitrios Perdikaris v KLF Holdings Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 384 Worker – Invalid medical contraindication certificate – Dismissed.
Peter Bateson v Ventura Transit Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 355 Bus driver – Dismissed.
Ian William Johnson v Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 371
Martin Lord v Amywood Pty Ltd trading as Central Kitchens [2022] FWC 243
Bloxham v State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [2022] QIRC 37 Police officer –
Natalia Potapova v Alfred Health [2022] FWC 225 Health worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Mr Ross Barry Edwards v Regal Cream Products Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 257
Hannah Jane Wilkinson v Eastern Health [2022] FWC 260 Health worker –
Ronald Edward Neal v Compass Group Remote Hospitality Services Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 308 Worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Jeremy Woolley v Hunter Valley Grammar School [2022] FWC 407 Teacher – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Nicholas Wallace v DP World Brisbane Ltd [2022] FWC 239
Carlo Fearn v DP World Brisbane Ltd [2022] FWC 251
Antonio Prosia v Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd T/A MACS [2022] FWC 346
Mr Dwayne Yates v Dahlsens Building Centres Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 329
Khan v State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [2022] QIRC 55 Police officer –
Karen v State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [2022] QIRC 38 Police officer –
Aleksandra Katarzyna Rimmer v DPG Services Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 425 Health worker – Out of lawful and reasonable direction – Dismissed.
Stephen Wayne Harrison v Ventura Transit Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 335
Grant Tuhakaraina v DP World Brisbane Ltd [2022] FWC 267
Merrett v State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [2022] QIRC 23 Police officer –
Laura McIntosh v Barwon Health [2022] FWC 227 Health worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Rubin Sharif v Calvary Health Care Adelaide Ltd [2022] FWC 445 Health worker –
Karen O’Toole v Australian Community Support Organisation Ltd [2022] FWC 477 Health worker –
Stefania Screpanti v Desjan Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 365 Health worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Courtney Williams v Maven Dental Group Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 480 Health worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Steinhardt v State of Queensland (Queensland Health) [2022] QIRC 111 Health worker – Religious objection – Dismissed.
Adrianne Allan Herrod v BHP Nickel West Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 617 Miner – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Daniel James Hunter v Karara Mining Ltd [2022] FWC 494 Miner – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Isabella Stevens v Epworth Foundation [2022] FWC 593 Health worker – Dismissed.
Kevin Pringle v Bhp Iron Ore [2022] FWC 554 Miner – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Maina v State of Queensland (Queensland Health) [2022] QIRC 100 Health worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Filla v Independent Community Living Australia [2022] NSWCATAD 108 Health worker – Dismissed.
Christina Shah v Catholic Education Office Parramatta Diocese (Cedp) [2022] FWC 443 Teacher – Dismissed.
Petek v TAFE NSW [2022] NSWCATAD 105 Teacher – Medical contraindication certificate – Dismissed.
Crothers v State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [2022] QIRC 97 Police officer – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Barbara Roman v Mercy Hospitals Victoria Ltd [2022] FWC 711 Health worker – Dismissed.
Suzana Jablanovic v Goodstart Early Learning [2022] FWC 584 Childcare worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Joachim Frederik Greyling v Piacentini and Son Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 629 Miner – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Stuart Tyrrell and Michael Fotia v GTS Freight Management [2022] FWC 610 – Transport worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Mitchell Thackeray v Karingal St Laurence Limited [2022] FWC 624 Health worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Catherine Pope v Bacchus Marsh Realty Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 619 Real estate agent – Dismissed.
Neville v State of Queensland (Queensland Health) [2022] QIRC 92 Health worker –
Clarke v State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [2022] QIRC 70 Police officer –
Clarke v State of Queensland (Queensland Health) [2022] QIRC 89 Health worker –
Blackie v State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) [2022] QIRC 85 Police officer –
Graffunder v State of Queensland (Queensland Health) [2022] QIRC 76 Health worker –
Edwards v State of Queensland (Queensland Health) [2022] QIRC 91 Health worker –
Candy Parker v BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 545 Miner – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Maxine Lorraine Dowson v Ramelius Resources Ltd [2022] FWC 547 Worker – Out of time – No exceptional circumstances – Dismissed.
Ms Shelley Eder v Charles Darwin University [2022] FWC 446
Elliott v State of Queensland (Queensland Health) [2022] QIRC 88 Health worker –
Danger v Commissioner of Police [2022] NSWIRComm 1015 Police officers –
Michael Hillenaar v RTL Mining and Earthworks Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 484
Chantal Cordiano v Love and Co Real Estate [2022] FWC 467
McIver v State of Queensland (Queensland Health) [2022] QIRC 121 Health worker – Human rights – Dismissed.
Ishiyama & Ors v Dr Peter Aitken, Former Chief Health Officer & Ors; Baxter & Ors v Dr John Gerrard, Chief Health Officer & Anor; Hunt & Ors v Dr John Gerrard, Chief Health Officer & Anor [2022] QSC 41 Challenge against vaccine mandates – Chief Health Officer only obliged to give reasons for directions when of administrative character, not of a legislative character.