Farrugia v Dyson's Bus Services Pty Ltd [1996] IRCA 463
A binding settlement was reached on 19 February 1996 resolving the dispute over the applicant's termination, with the applicant agreeing (via himself and his union as agent) to accept a monetary payment and other entitlements, knowing the settlement was in lieu of potential legal action. Consequently, the application under s170EA for unlawful termination must be dismissed.
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 26 September 1996
- Procedural Posture
- Application Under S170 EA of the Industrial Relations Act 1988 for Alleged Unlawful Termination / Final Decision
- Outcome
- Application dismissed
- Legal Topics
- ['unlawful Termination' 'settlement' 'jurisdiction' 'agency of Union']
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Procedural Posture
Application Under S170 EA of the Industrial Relations Act 1988 for Alleged Unlawful Termination / Final Decision
Legal Issues
- 1 ["Whether a binding settlement was reached resolving the dispute over applicant's termination" 'Whether the union acted as agent for the applicant in settling the dispute' 'Whether the applicant was precluded from bringing legal proceedings by virtue of the settlement']
Ratio Decidendi
A binding settlement was reached on 19 February 1996 resolving the dispute over the applicant's termination, with the applicant agreeing (via himself and his union as agent) to accept a monetary payment and other entitlements, knowing the settlement was in lieu of potential legal action. Consequently, the application under s170EA for unlawful termination must be dismissed.
Court Disposition
Application dismissed
Orders
- ['The application be dismissed']
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