McLaren, K. v Zucco, M. [1994] FCA 920

McLaren, K. v Zucco, M. [1994] FCA 920

The Court held that after registration, a Commission determination is enforceable as a Federal Court order, subject to the review period, and that a formal separate enforcement application may not be necessary.

Parties
Applicant: Kathleen McLaren; Respondent: Marti Zucco
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
07 November 1994
Procedural Posture
Application for Enforcement of Registered Determination / Directions Hearing
Outcome
adjourned for completion of agreed arrangements
Legal Topics
Sexual Harassment, Enforcement of Human Rights Commission Determinations
Discrimination Law Sexual Harassment Enforcement of Human Rights Commission Determinations

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Parties

Kathleen McLaren

Applicant

Marti Zucco

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application for Enforcement of Registered Determination / Directions Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a separate application is required to enforce a registered determination under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984
  2. 2 Effect and operation of sections 81, 82A, and 82B of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984

Ratio Decidendi

The Court held that after registration, a Commission determination is enforceable as a Federal Court order, subject to the review period, and that a formal separate enforcement application may not be necessary.

Court Disposition

adjourned for completion of agreed arrangements

Orders

  • The Respondent pay the Applicant $4,000.00 by 21 December 1994.
  • Interest at 10% per annum from 31 August 1994 to be paid on any outstanding amount until the judgment debt is repaid.