Picos v HealthEngine Pty Ltd & Anor

The applicant, Picos, brought proceedings against HealthEngine Pty Ltd and another respondent, alleging contraventions of the *Fair Work Act 2009* (Cth). The matter came before Judge Lucev of the Federal Court of Australia.

The court was required to determine several procedural applications. These included an application for a hearing to be conducted via video-link for a five-day matter, an application to change the venue of the proceedings from Perth to Sydney, and an application by the applicant for leave to have a Registrar enter default judgment on a claim exceeding $127 million.

In considering the application for a video-link hearing, the court applied established principles regarding the use of technology in court proceedings, balancing the efficiency and accessibility benefits against potential prejudice to the parties and the integrity of the judicial process. The application for a change of venue involved an assessment of various factors, including the convenience of the parties and witnesses, the location of evidence, and the interests of justice. Regarding the application for default judgment, the court considered the principles governing the entry of such judgments, particularly in cases involving substantial monetary claims, and the need to ensure fairness and prevent undue prejudice to the respondents.

The judgment does not specify the final orders made in relation to these applications.