Cox v The Animal Welfare League of New South Wales (No 2)

In this case, the applicant, Cox, sought an interlocutory injunction against the Animal Welfare League of New South Wales to prevent the board from imposing disciplinary sanctions. The court was required to determine whether Cox was eligible for an injunction in equity to restrain the board from acting in a manner that would result in disciplinary action against her. The application was made due to Cox's concerns that the disciplinary action was retaliatory and procedurally unfair.

The court considered the principles of equity and the requirements for interlocutory relief. It examined whether Cox had established a prima facie case, whether there was a serious question to be tried, and whether the balance of convenience favoured the grant of the injunction. The court also considered the nature and severity of the potential harm to Cox if the injunction was not granted and whether the board's actions were likely to result in a breach of natural justice.

The court concluded that Cox had established a prima facie case and that there was a serious question to be tried. It found that the balance of convenience favoured the grant of the injunction. The court determined that Cox was likely to suffer significant harm if the disciplinary action proceeded and that the board's actions were likely to result in a breach of natural justice. Therefore, the court granted the injunction, restraining the board from imposing disciplinary sanctions on Cox until the matter was finally determined.

The court ordered that the Animal Welfare League of New South Wales and its board members were restrained from imposing any disciplinary sanctions on Cox until the final determination of the proceedings. This included any actions that would result in a detriment to Cox's employment or reputation. The court also ordered that the parties provide regular updates to the court on the progress of the proceedings and any developments related to the disciplinary action.