Queensland paramedic refused PTSD compensation
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Queensland paramedic refused PTSD compensation

A paramedic claiming to suffer post traumatic stress after working in the remote Queensland community of Doomadgee has had an application for compensation dismissed.

  • byRobyn Wuth

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