Nathan commences proceedings in the Magistrates’ Court against his employer and is seeking $90,000 in damages - VCE - SSCE Legal Studies - Question 1 - 2016 - Paper 1

One primary purpose of damages is to compensate the plaintiff for losses incurred due to the defendant's actions. This seeks to restore the plaintiff to the position they were in before the wrongdoing occurred, effectively providing a financial remedy for the harm suffered. In Nathan's case, by seeking $90,000, he aims to recover the financial losses resulting from his employer's alleged misconduct, thereby ensuring that he is not left worse off than he was prior to the incident.