Saw v Seven Network (Operations) Ltd (Post-Settlement Suppression Orders) [2025] FCA 30

Saw v Seven Network (Operations) Ltd (Post-Settlement Suppression Orders) [2025] FCA 30

Suppression and non-publication orders for a duration of 5 years are necessary and appropriate in this case to give effect to the settlement reached and to prevent prejudice to the administration of justice, as early settlement and the nature of the allegations make confidentiality integral to the agreement.

Parties
Applicant: Amelia Saw; Respondent: Seven Network (Operations) Ltd
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
30 January 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment and Industrial Relations / Post Settlement; Consideration of Suppression and Non Publication Orders
Outcome
Orders for suppression and non-publication of specified materials for 5 years, with right to apply for extension.
Legal Topics
Suppression Orders, Non Publication Orders, Settlement Procedure, Employment Litigation
Practice and Procedure Suppression Orders Non Publication Orders Settlement Procedure Employment Litigation

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Parties

Amelia Saw

Applicant

Seven Network (Operations) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment and Industrial Relations / Post Settlement; Consideration of Suppression and Non Publication Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether suppression and non-publication orders should be made post-settlement to give effect to the agreement between the parties and to prevent prejudice to the administration of justice

Ratio Decidendi

Suppression and non-publication orders for a duration of 5 years are necessary and appropriate in this case to give effect to the settlement reached and to prevent prejudice to the administration of justice, as early settlement and the nature of the allegations make confidentiality integral to the agreement.

Court Disposition

Orders for suppression and non-publication of specified materials for 5 years, with right to apply for extension.

Orders

  • The parties are to bring in short minutes of order to give effect to these reasons within 7 days.