EHS Legally Recognized in Australia February 2013

28 February 2013 Judgment Administrative Appel Tribunal of Australia Dr Alexander McDonald and Comcare

Legal acknowledgement of the condition of EHS in Australia For the first time in Australia, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal of the Australian Federal Court has provided legal recognition of the health effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) also known as electromagnetic frequencies (EMF).

In a workplace compensation case, handed down on 28 February 2013, the Tribunal found that Dr Alexander McDonald suffered a workplace injury of a worsening of his sensitivity to EMR, as a result of him being required, by his employer, to trial the use of electronic equipment.

The judge ruled that he was '... satisfied on the balance of probabilities that Dr McDonald has suffered either:

• an aggravation of his sensitivity to EMF; or
• an aggravation of his symptoms by reason of his honest belief that he suffers from the condition of EMF sensitivity…’

Judgment: See in particular sections 1 - 2 - 16 – 21 – 37 – 38 – 39 – 71 – 81 – 83 – 95 – 111 - 112