Guy Forsyth as trustee for Endure Trust Trading as Alignity Consulting ABN 51 100 486 105 v Canberra Consulting Pty Ltd ACN 139 224 436

The applicant, Guy Forsyth as trustee for Endure Trust Trading as Alignity Consulting, brought proceedings against the respondent, Canberra Consulting Pty Ltd, in the Australian Civil Disputes Tribunal. The dispute centred around a labour hire contract between the two parties. The applicant sought relief for alleged breaches of the Australian Consumer Law, specifically sections 20 and 21, which pertain to unconscionable conduct. Additionally, the applicant argued that a term in the contract, which allowed for the contract to be terminated upon the assignment's termination, was void under section 23 of the Australian Consumer Law.

The court was required to decide if the respondent breached its obligations by terminating the contract without giving notice, as required by the Australian Consumer Law. Furthermore, the court had to determine if the conduct of the respondent amounted to unconscionable behaviour under sections 20 and 21 of the Australian Consumer Law. The court also needed to assess whether the contract term allowing for termination upon the assignment's termination was void under section 23 of the Australian Consumer Law.

The court found that the respondent did not breach its obligation to give notice of termination. The court also determined that the respondent's conduct did not amount to unconscionable behaviour under the Australian Consumer Law. Finally, the court ruled that the term in the contract allowing for termination upon the assignment's termination was not void under section 23 of the Australian Consumer Law. Consequently, the applicant's claims were dismissed.

The Tribunal ordered the respondent to pay the applicant $5,000.00 within 28 days and an additional $160.00 in interest within the same period.