Heaney, Desmond v Greig, W.A. & Anor [1985] FCA 6

Heaney, Desmond v Greig, W.A. & Anor [1985] FCA 6

Delegates representing a branch deemed 'unfinancial' under rule 58(b) are not automatically disqualified from participating in a ballot or voting; such disqualification requires a considered decision of the Federal Conference, and there is no implied duty on the Federal Secretary to independently provide compliance information to the Conference.

Parties
Applicant: Desmond Heaney; First Respondent: W.A. Greig; Second Respondent: Association of Draughting, Supervisory and Technical Employees
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
01 February 1985
Procedural Posture
Application Under Section 171 C of the Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904 / Determination of Preliminary Questions of Law
Outcome
Preliminary questions of law resolved adversely to the applicant; no final order made pending parties' consideration of position.
Legal Topics
Validity of Proceedings at Federal Conference, Entitlement of Delegates to Vote Based on Branch Financial Status, Interpretation of Association Rules
Industrial Law Validity of Proceedings at Federal Conference Entitlement of Delegates to Vote Based on Branch Financial Status Interpretation of Association Rules

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Parties

Desmond Heaney

Applicant

W.A. Greig

First Respondent

Association of Draughting, Supervisory and Technical Employees

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application Under Section 171 C of the Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904 / Determination of Preliminary Questions of Law

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether South Australia Branch delegates were entitled to participate in any ballot or vote at the meeting when branch was deemed 'unfinancial'
  2. 2 Whether an invalidity occurred in the management or administration of the Association or in an election for office bearers
  3. 3 Duties of Federal Secretary under association rules

Ratio Decidendi

Delegates representing a branch deemed 'unfinancial' under rule 58(b) are not automatically disqualified from participating in a ballot or voting; such disqualification requires a considered decision of the Federal Conference, and there is no implied duty on the Federal Secretary to independently provide compliance information to the Conference.

Court Disposition

Preliminary questions of law resolved adversely to the applicant; no final order made pending parties' consideration of position.