Williams v Brohier [2003] FCA 515

Williams v Brohier [2003] FCA 515

Although there is a serious question to be tried regarding the existence of a binding agreement, the balance of convenience does not favour granting the interlocutory injunction as the applicant will not lose the benefit of any agreement even if the Tribunal proceeds.

Parties
Applicant: Gary Williams; First Respondent: James Brohier; Second Respondent: Ashley Heath; Third Respondent: Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Government Solicitor; Fourth Respondent: Donald Muller (in his capacity as a member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal); Fifth Respondent: Comcare
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
21 May 2003
Procedural Posture
Application for Interlocutory Injunction / Interlocutory (urgent Application for Injunction)
Outcome
Application for interlocutory injunction refused
Legal Topics
Interlocutory Injunctions, Administrative Appeals Tribunal Proceedings, Compensation Under the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (cth)
Administrative Law Interlocutory Injunctions Administrative Appeals Tribunal Proceedings Compensation Under the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (cth)

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Parties

Gary Williams

Applicant

James Brohier

First Respondent

Ashley Heath

Second Respondent

Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Government Solicitor

Third Respondent

Donald Muller (in his capacity as a member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal)

Fourth Respondent

Comcare

Fifth Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application for Interlocutory Injunction / Interlocutory (urgent Application for Injunction)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an interlocutory injunction should be granted to restrain respondents from proceeding in Administrative Appeals Tribunal proceedings until determination of the present action
  2. 2 Whether a binding agreement existed regarding the determination of causation by Professor Cohen

Ratio Decidendi

Although there is a serious question to be tried regarding the existence of a binding agreement, the balance of convenience does not favour granting the interlocutory injunction as the applicant will not lose the benefit of any agreement even if the Tribunal proceeds.

Court Disposition

Application for interlocutory injunction refused

Orders

  • The application for an interlocutory injunction is refused.