Windrum & Anor v Matrix Healthcare Pty Ltd trading as Combined Pathology & Anor [2007] NSWIRComm 96

Windrum & Anor v Matrix Healthcare Pty Ltd trading as Combined Pathology & Anor [2007] NSWIRComm 96

The contracts between the parties, though separate, were sufficiently associated as together to constitute an arrangement within the meaning of s 105 Industrial Relations Act 1996, whereby work was performed in the industry. The arrangement was terminated on 16 May 2005 and the application was filed within the relevant 12 month period under s 108B. Jurisdictional challenge is overruled.

Parties
First Applicant: Dr Graham Windrum; Second Applicant: Monkerai Pathology Services Pty Ltd; First Respondent: Matrix Healthcare Pty Ltd trading as Combined Pathology; Second Respondent: Peter John Court
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
27 April 2007
Procedural Posture
Application Under S 106 Industrial Relations Act 1996 / Preliminary Jurisdictional Challenge
Outcome
jurisdictional challenge dismissed
Legal Topics
Unfair Contract, Jurisdiction, Contract Arrangement, Time Bar, Notice of Termination, Orders Against Non Party
Industrial Law Unfair Contract Jurisdiction Contract Arrangement Time Bar Notice of Termination Orders Against Non Party

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Parties

Dr Graham Windrum

First Applicant

Monkerai Pathology Services Pty Ltd

Second Applicant

Matrix Healthcare Pty Ltd trading as Combined Pathology

First Respondent

Peter John Court

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application Under S 106 Industrial Relations Act 1996 / Preliminary Jurisdictional Challenge

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Court has jurisdiction under s 106 to determine the application
  2. 2 Whether separate contracts constitute an arrangement
  3. 3 Whether the contract and/or arrangement is unfair, harsh or unconscionable

Ratio Decidendi

The contracts between the parties, though separate, were sufficiently associated as together to constitute an arrangement within the meaning of s 105 Industrial Relations Act 1996, whereby work was performed in the industry. The arrangement was terminated on 16 May 2005 and the application was filed within the relevant 12 month period under s 108B. Jurisdictional challenge is overruled.

Court Disposition

jurisdictional challenge dismissed

Orders

  • The notice of motion is dismissed.
  • Costs are reserved.