Docker v Young [2006] FCA 952

Docker v Young [2006] FCA 952

The matter, as exhibited in the application and affidavit, is appropriate to be dealt with by the Federal Magistrates Court, given its straightforward nature and because the court is fully empowered to resolve such disputes.

Parties
Applicant: Meiry Docker; Respondent: Trevor Young
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
25 July 2006
Procedural Posture
Civil / Transfer to Federal Magistrates Court
Outcome
Proceeding transferred to Federal Magistrates Court; costs of directions hearing to be costs in the Magistrates Court.
Legal Topics
Racial Discrimination, Jurisdictional Transfer
Human Rights Discrimination Racial Discrimination Jurisdictional Transfer

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Parties

Meiry Docker

Applicant

Trevor Young

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Transfer to Federal Magistrates Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conduct alleged in the affidavit constitutes a breach under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)
  2. 2 Appropriate forum for hearing—Federal Court or Federal Magistrates Court

Ratio Decidendi

The matter, as exhibited in the application and affidavit, is appropriate to be dealt with by the Federal Magistrates Court, given its straightforward nature and because the court is fully empowered to resolve such disputes.

Court Disposition

Proceeding transferred to Federal Magistrates Court; costs of directions hearing to be costs in the Magistrates Court.

Orders

  • Proceeding number NSD 1238 of 2006 and the matter therein involved to be transferred to the Federal Magistrates Court.
  • Costs of the directions hearing be costs of the proceeding in the Magistrates Court.