Shahid v The Australasian College of Dermatologists [2007] FCA 693

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Shahid v The Australasian College of Dermatologists [2007] FCA 693 TRADE PRACTICES – misleading or deceptive representations – selection of a candidate on an annual basis for appointment as trainee registrar in dermatology – representations concerning the selection process – representations in information sessions, training handbooks, selection committee meetings and feedback sessions – representations concerning appellate process – filling of position before determination of appeals – whether representations misleading or deceptive or likely to be such – whether respondent a trading corporation - whether conduct in question was conduct in trade or commerce CONTRACT – breach – whether intention to create legal relations – whether lodgement of appeals created contractual relationships

Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) s 51A Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) ss 4(1), 52, 53(g), 55A

Fair Trading Act 1987 (WA) ss 10, 12(1)(e), 12(1)(l), 18

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