Saw v Seven Network (Operations) Ltd [2024] FCA 1210

Federal Court of Australia Saw v Seven Network (Operations) Ltd [2024] FCA 1210 File number:

Judgment of: PERRAM J

Date of judgment: 18 October 2024

Catchwords: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for suppression and non-publication orders – where statement of claim filed but no defence or reply – where matter referred to a mediation yet to occur – whether disclosure of pleadings might imperil mediation – whether suppression and non-publication orders necessary to prevent prejudice to the proper administration of justice

Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Act 2012 (Cth) Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) ss 37AE, 37AF, 37AG, 37L, 37M Legislation: Federal Court Rules 2011 (Cth) rr 2.32, 16.02, 16.52 Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Bill 2011 (Cth) Court Suppression and Non-Publication Orders Act 2010 (NSW) s 6 Open Courts Act 2013 (Vic)

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