Queensland Museum taxidermist acquired Q Fever bacterial infection at work in Australian first, court hears

The Board of the Museum has entered into an "enforceable undertaking" with the Office of Industrial Relations. (Supplied)

A Queensland Museum taxidermist contracted a bacterial disease while prepping exhibits in a national medical first, but their employer will never be prosecuted for breaching its workplace health and safety duties. 

The case was revealed in a sentencing hearing held in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Tuesday, for another employee of the museum.