Glenn Skinner & Others v BHP Steel (AIS) Pty Ltd [2002] NSWIRComm 5

Glenn Skinner & Others v BHP Steel (AIS) Pty Ltd [2002] NSWIRComm 5

Given the identity of subject matter between the NSW proceedings and the AIRC proceedings, justice and public interest require a stay of the state proceedings to avoid wasteful duplication and inconsistent outcomes, with liberty to seek reinstatement if needed.

Parties
Applicant/respondent on the Motion: Glenn Skinner and others; Respondent/applicant on the Motion: BHP Steel (AIS) Pty Ltd
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
25 January 2002
Procedural Posture
Application Under S.106 of the Industrial Relations Act 1996 / Interlocutory Motion for Stay of Proceedings
Outcome
Proceedings stayed and conciliation date vacated pending outcome of AIRC proceedings. Liberty to apply for reinstatement. Costs reserved.
Legal Topics
Unfair Contract, Interlocutory Stay, Jurisdiction of Tribunals, Coal Industry Industrial Relations, Duplication of Proceedings
Industrial Law Unfair Contract Interlocutory Stay Jurisdiction of Tribunals Coal Industry Industrial Relations Duplication of Proceedings

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Parties

Glenn Skinner and others

Applicant/respondent on the Motion

BHP Steel (AIS) Pty Ltd

Respondent/applicant on the Motion

Procedural Posture

Application Under S.106 of the Industrial Relations Act 1996 / Interlocutory Motion for Stay of Proceedings

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether proceedings in the NSW Industrial Relations Commission should be stayed pending the outcome of similar proceedings in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission
  2. 2 Whether the subject matter of the two proceedings is so similar as to potentially create waste of time and expense
  3. 3 Whether public interest supports avoidance of duplicative litigation

Ratio Decidendi

Given the identity of subject matter between the NSW proceedings and the AIRC proceedings, justice and public interest require a stay of the state proceedings to avoid wasteful duplication and inconsistent outcomes, with liberty to seek reinstatement if needed.

Court Disposition

Proceedings stayed and conciliation date vacated pending outcome of AIRC proceedings. Liberty to apply for reinstatement. Costs reserved.

Orders

  • The proceedings are stayed pending outcome of AIRC proceedings.
  • The conciliation conference scheduled for 6 February 2002 is vacated.