From hallandwilcox.com.au: The High Court of Australia awarded Mr. Elisha $1.44 million in damages after finding that Vision Australia breached his employment contract, which included a disciplinary procedure not followed during his dismissal.

The Court determined that damages for psychiatric injury resulting from a breach of contract are recoverable, rejecting the argument that such damages were too remote or outside the contractual scope.

The decision emphasizes the need for employers to carefully draft employment contracts and policies to ensure compliance with disciplinary procedures.