Ings v Racing NSW [2022] NSWSC 593

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Ings v Racing NSW [2022] NSWSC 593 Hearing dates: 2 May 2022 Date of orders: 2 May 2022 Decision date: 02 May 2022 Jurisdiction: Common Law Before: Dhanji J Decision: (1) Until further order, there be an injunction under s 66(4) of the Supreme Court Act 1970 (NSW), restraining Racing New South Wales from acting on or otherwise carrying into effect the decision of the Racing Appeals Tribunal of 2 May 2022. (2) Until further order, there be an injunction under s 66(4) of the Supreme Court Act 1970 (NSW), restraining Racing New South Wales from acting on or otherwise carrying into effect the decision of the Appeal Panel of Racing New South Wales of 24 March 2022. (3) Until further order, there be an injunction under s 66(4) of the Supreme Court Act 1970 (NSW), restraining Racing New South Wales from acting on or otherwise carrying into effect the decision of the Stewards of Racing New South Wales of 16 November 2021. (4) Order that costs be costs in the cause. (5) Matter adjourned to Monday, 9 May 2022 before the Common Law Duty Judge. (6) Liberty granted to parties to apply on 3 hours' notice. Catchwords: CIVIL PROCEDURE – notice of motion – injunction – urgent relief sought – horse trainer – disqualified for 9 months – judicial review sought – arguable case – balance of convenience favours the granting of the injunction – serious question to be tried – interim injunction granted Legislation Cited: Supreme Court Act 1970 (NSW) Cases Cited: Australian Broadcasting Corporation v O'Neill (2006) 227 CLR 57; [2006] HCA 46 Category: Procedural rulings Parties: Wanda Ings (Plaintiff) Racing New South Wales (First Defendant) Racing Appeals Tribunal of New South Wales (Second Defendant) Representation: Counsel: V Heath (Plaintiff)