Amos v Brisbane TV Ltd

The proceedings were between Amos, a former employee of Brisbane TV Ltd, and the television company itself. Amos sought to have a non-disclosure agreement declared void on the basis that it was unconscionable and/or entered into duress. The court was required to determine whether the non-disclosure agreement was enforceable and whether it was unconscionable or entered into under duress. The court held that the non-disclosure agreement was not unconscionable or entered into under duress. The agreement was found to be clear and unambiguous, with Amos having received legal advice before signing it. The court noted that there was no evidence of any improper conduct on the part of Brisbane TV Ltd. Furthermore, the court found that the non-disclosure agreement was necessary to protect the legitimate business interests of Brisbane TV Ltd, and that it was not unreasonable or oppressive. The court found that Amos had not discharged the onus of proving that the agreement was unconscionable or entered into under duress. The application was dismissed, with the court ordering that costs be paid by Amos, including reserved costs.