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An employee's accounts of bullying and hostile conduct had "such independent consistency and support" that there was "no doubt they were based on real events", a commission has found in upholding her psychological injury claim.

The Department of Education high school teacher claimed she was bullied and harassed by colleagues after being accused of historical sexual assault, and the behaviour continued even after she was acquitted of all related criminal charges.

She said this caused her to suffer a psychological injury, and she sought lump sum and weekly workers' compensation...