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W284 Pty Ltd v MRES Pty Ltd

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AGLC: W284 Pty Ltd v MRES Pty Ltd [2023] VCC 181
Case: [2023] VCC 181
Decision Date: 17 February 2023

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W284 Pty Ltd v MRES Pty Ltd [2023] VCC 181

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W284 Pty Ltd v MRES Pty Ltd (No 2) [2023] VCC 1124

Cases Citing This Decision

W284 Pty Ltd v MRES Pty Ltd (No 2) [2023] VCC 1124
Citation 1

…Introduction 1In W284 Pty Ltd v MRES Pty Ltd & Ors [2023] VCC 181 ( the judgement ), I dismissed W284’s claims, including that Ms Wilson breached a post-employment restraint and used confidential information in breach of her employment agreement. 2I found that the post-employment restraint relied upon by W284 was…

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Rinehart v Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd [2019] HCA 13
Citation 1

…) 251 CLR 640, [35] (French CJ, Hayne, Crennan and Kiefel JJ), cited more recently in Rinehart v Hanock Prospecting Pty Ltd (2019) 267 CLR 514, [44] (Kiefel CJ, Gageler, Nettle and Gordon JJ). 38It is well settled at common law that post-employment restraints are prima facie void and unenforceable due to being contra…
Just Group Ltd v Peck [2016] VSCA 334
Citation 2

…3; Howe v Teefy (1927) 27 SR (NSW) 301; I.F. Asia Pacific Pty Ltd v Galbally [2003] VSC 192; Jones v Dunkel (1959) 101 CLR 298; Just Group Ltd v Peck (2016) 344 ALR 162; Koops Martin Financial Services Pty Ltd v Reeves [2006] NSWSC 449; L'Estrange v Graucob [1934] 2 KB 394; Lindner v Murdock’s Garage (1950) 83 CLR 62…
Hart Security Australia Pty Ltd v Boucousis [2016] NSWCA 307
Citation 3

…1987] VR 167; Hadley v Baxendale (1854) 9 Exch 341; Hanna v OAMPS Insurance Brokers Ltd [2010] NSWCA 267; Hart Security Australia Pty Ltd v Boucousis [2016] NSWCA 307; Helensburgh Property Management Pty Ltd v Brady [2016] NSWSC 253; Howe v Teefy (1927) 27 SR (NSW) 301; I.F. Asia Pacific Pty Ltd v Galbally [2003] V…
Helensburgh Property Management Pty Ltd v Brady [2016] NSWSC 253
Citation 4

…Insurance Brokers Ltd [2010] NSWCA 267; Hart Security Australia Pty Ltd v Boucousis [2016] NSWCA 307; Helensburgh Property Management Pty Ltd v Brady [2016] NSWSC 253; Howe v Teefy (1927) 27 SR (NSW) 301; I.F. Asia Pacific Pty Ltd v Galbally [2003] VSC 192; Jones v Dunkel (1959) 101 CLR 298; Just Group Ltd v Peck (…
Mount Bruce Mining Pty Ltd v Wright Prospecting Pty Ltd [2015] HCA 37
Citation 5

…) 83 CLR 628; Malec v JC Hutton Pty Ltd (1990) 169 CLR 638; Mills v Dunham [1891] 1 Ch 576; Mount Bruce Mining Pty Ltd v Wright Prospecting Pty Ltd (2015) 256 CLR 104; N E Perry Pty Ltd v Judge (2002) 84 SASR 86; N P Generations Pty Ltd v Feneley [2011] SASC 185; Nordenfeldt v Maxim Nordenfeldt Guns and Ammunition Co…
Electricity Generation Corporation v Woodside Energy Ltd [2014] HCA 7
Citation 6

…ing commercial inconvenience’.” (citations omitted) (emphasis added) [25] Electricity Generation Corp v Woodside Energy Ltd (2014) 251 CLR 640, [35] (French CJ, Hayne, Crennan and Kiefel JJ), cited more recently in Rinehart v Hanock Prospecting Pty Ltd (2019) 267 CLR 514, [44] (Kiefel CJ, Gageler, Nettle and Gordon J…
Wallis Nominees (Computing) Pty Ltd v Pickett [2013] VSCA 24
Citation 7

….L. Investments Pty. Ltd. (1987) VR 226; Toll (FCGT) Pty Ltd v Alphapharm Pty Ltd (2004) 219 CLR 165; Wallis Nominees (Computing) Pty Ltd v Pickett [2013] VSCA 24; Westpac Banking Services v Jamieson [2016] 1 Qd R 495; Wright v David John Neale Lemon as executor of the estate of Michael John Maynard Wright (No 2)…
Birdanco Nominees Pty Ltd v Money [2012] VSCA 64
Citation 8

…Ltd (1973) 133 CLR 288; AMP Services Ltd v Manning (No 2) [2007] FCA 82; AMP Services Ltd v Manning [2006] FCA 256; Birdanco Nominees Pty Ltd v Money (2012) 36 VR 341; Bourseguin v Stannard Bros. Holdings Pty Ltd (1994) 1Qd R 231; Brambles Holdings Ltd v Bathurst CC (2001) 53 NSWLR 143; Brilliant Lighting (Aust) Pt…
Cafe At Hyde Park Pty Ltd v Teddy Holdings Pty Ltd [2011] SASC 185
Citation 9

…ruce Mining Pty Ltd v Wright Prospecting Pty Ltd (2015) 256 CLR 104; N E Perry Pty Ltd v Judge (2002) 84 SASR 86; N P Generations Pty Ltd v Feneley [2011] SASC 185; Nordenfeldt v Maxim Nordenfeldt Guns and Ammunition Co [1894] AC 535; Sellars v Adelaide Petroleum NL (1994) 179 CLR 332; Stacks Taree v Marshall (No…
Hanna v OAMPS Insurance Brokers Ltd [2010] NSWCA 267
Citation 10

…Highlands Regional Council [2016] WSC 159; Gjergja v Cooper [1987] VR 167; Hadley v Baxendale (1854) 9 Exch 341; Hanna v OAMPS Insurance Brokers Ltd [2010] NSWCA 267; Hart Security Australia Pty Ltd v Boucousis [2016] NSWCA 307; Helensburgh Property Management Pty Ltd v Brady [2016] NSWSC 253; Howe v Teefy (1927)…
Stacks Taree v Marshall (No 2) [2010] NSWSC 77
Citation 11

…nfeldt v Maxim Nordenfeldt Guns and Ammunition Co [1894] AC 535; Sellars v Adelaide Petroleum NL (1994) 179 CLR 332; Stacks Taree v Marshall (No 2) [2010] NSWSC 77; Taylor v Johnson (1983) 151 CLR 422; The Commonwealth of Australia v V.L. Investments Pty. Ltd. (1987) VR 226; Toll (FCGT) Pty Ltd v Alphapharm Pty Lt…
Del Casale v Artedomus (Aust) Pty Ltd [2007] NSWCA 172
Citation 12

…Bank of Australia (1990) 93 ALR 271; DC Payments Pty Ltd & Anor v Next Payments Pty Ltd & Ors (2016) 51 VR 151; Del Casale v Artedomus (Aust) Pty Ltd (2007) 73 IPR 326; Geju Pry Ltd v Central Highlands Regional Council [2016] WSC 159; Gjergja v Cooper [1987] VR 167; Hadley v Baxendale (1854) 9 Exch 341; Hanna v OAMP…
AMP Services Ltd v Manning (No 2) [2007] FCA 82
Citation 13

…tions 2018 (Vic) Cases Cited: Amoco Australia Pty Ltd v Rocca Bros Motor Engineering Co Pty Ltd (1973) 133 CLR 288; AMP Services Ltd v Manning (No 2) [2007] FCA 82; AMP Services Ltd v Manning [2006] FCA 256; Birdanco Nominees Pty Ltd v Money (2012) 36 VR 341; Bourseguin v Stannard Bros. Holdings Pty Ltd (1994) 1…
Cactus Imaging Pty Ltd v Peters [2006] NSWSC 717
Citation 14

…bles Holdings Ltd v Bathurst CC (2001) 53 NSWLR 143; Brilliant Lighting (Aust) Pty Ltd v Baillieu [2004] VSC 248; Buckley v Tutty (1971) 125 CLR 353; Cactus Imaging Pty Ltd v Peters (2006) 71 NSWLS 9; Chaplin v Hicks [1911] 2 KB 786; Coco v AN Clark (Engineers) Ltd (1968) 1A IPR 587; Commonwealth v Amman Aviation Pty Ltd (1991) 174 CLR…
Koops Martin Financial Services Pty Ltd v Reeves [2006] NSWSC 449
Citation 15

…albally [2003] VSC 192; Jones v Dunkel (1959) 101 CLR 298; Just Group Ltd v Peck (2016) 344 ALR 162; Koops Martin Financial Services Pty Ltd v Reeves [2006] NSWSC 449; L'Estrange v Graucob [1934] 2 KB 394; Lindner v Murdock’s Garage (1950) 83 CLR 628; Malec v JC Hutton Pty Ltd (1990) 169 CLR 638; Mills v Dunham [18…
AMP Services Ltd v Manning [2006] FCA 256
Citation 16

…lia Pty Ltd v Rocca Bros Motor Engineering Co Pty Ltd (1973) 133 CLR 288; AMP Services Ltd v Manning (No 2) [2007] FCA 82; AMP Services Ltd v Manning [2006] FCA 256; Birdanco Nominees Pty Ltd v Money (2012) 36 VR 341; Bourseguin v Stannard Bros. Holdings Pty Ltd (1994) 1Qd R 231; Brambles Holdings Ltd v Bathurst…
Toll (FGCT) Pty Ltd v Alphapharm Pty Ltd [2004] HCA 52
Citation 17

…or v Johnson (1983) 151 CLR 422; The Commonwealth of Australia v V.L. Investments Pty. Ltd. (1987) VR 226; Toll (FCGT) Pty Ltd v Alphapharm Pty Ltd (2004) 219 CLR 165; Wallis Nominees (Computing) Pty Ltd v Pickett [2013] VSCA 24; Westpac Banking Services v Jamieson [2016] 1 Qd R 495; Wright v David John Neale Lemon a…
NE Perry Pty Ltd v Judge [2002] SASC 312
Citation 18

…169 CLR 638; Mills v Dunham [1891] 1 Ch 576; Mount Bruce Mining Pty Ltd v Wright Prospecting Pty Ltd (2015) 256 CLR 104; N E Perry Pty Ltd v Judge (2002) 84 SASR 86; N P Generations Pty Ltd v Feneley [2011] SASC 185; Nordenfeldt v Maxim Nordenfeldt Guns and Ammunition Co [1894] AC 535; Sellars v Adelaide Petroleum…
Sellars v Adelaide Petroleum NL [1994] HCA 4
Citation 19

…enerations Pty Ltd v Feneley [2011] SASC 185; Nordenfeldt v Maxim Nordenfeldt Guns and Ammunition Co [1894] AC 535; Sellars v Adelaide Petroleum NL (1994) 179 CLR 332; Stacks Taree v Marshall (No 2) [2010] NSWSC 77; Taylor v Johnson (1983) 151 CLR 422; The Commonwealth of Australia v V.L. Investments Pty. Ltd. (1987)…
Commonwealth v Amann Aviation Pty Ltd [1991] HCA 54
Citation 20

…v Peters (2006) 71 NSWLS 9; Chaplin v Hicks [1911] 2 KB 786; Coco v AN Clark (Engineers) Ltd (1968) 1A IPR 587; Commonwealth v Amman Aviation Pty Ltd (1991) 174 CLR 64; David Securities Pty Ltd v Commonwealth Bank of Australia (1990) 93 ALR 271; DC Payments Pty Ltd & Anor v Next Payments Pty Ltd & Ors (2016) 51 VR 1…
Malec v JC Hutton Pty Ltd [1990] HCA 20
Citation 21

…es Pty Ltd v Reeves [2006] NSWSC 449; L'Estrange v Graucob [1934] 2 KB 394; Lindner v Murdock’s Garage (1950) 83 CLR 628; Malec v JC Hutton Pty Ltd (1990) 169 CLR 638; Mills v Dunham [1891] 1 Ch 576; Mount Bruce Mining Pty Ltd v Wright Prospecting Pty Ltd (2015) 256 CLR 104; N E Perry Pty Ltd v Judge (2002) 84 SASR 8…
Taylor v Johnson [1983] HCA 5
Citation 22

…d Ammunition Co [1894] AC 535; Sellars v Adelaide Petroleum NL (1994) 179 CLR 332; Stacks Taree v Marshall (No 2) [2010] NSWSC 77; Taylor v Johnson (1983) 151 CLR 422; The Commonwealth of Australia v V.L. Investments Pty. Ltd. (1987) VR 226; Toll (FCGT) Pty Ltd v Alphapharm Pty Ltd (2004) 219 CLR 165; Wallis Nominees…
Amoco Australia Pty Ltd v Rocca Bros Motor engineering Co Pty Ltd [1973] HCA 40
Citation 23

…980 (Vic); Estate Agents (Professional Conduct) Regulations 2018 (Vic) Cases Cited: Amoco Australia Pty Ltd v Rocca Bros Motor Engineering Co Pty Ltd (1973) 133 CLR 288; AMP Services Ltd v Manning (No 2) [2007] FCA 82; AMP Services Ltd v Manning [2006] FCA 256; Birdanco Nominees Pty Ltd v Money (2012) 36 VR 341; Bour…
Buckley v Tutty [1971] HCA 71
Citation 24

…994) 1Qd R 231; Brambles Holdings Ltd v Bathurst CC (2001) 53 NSWLR 143; Brilliant Lighting (Aust) Pty Ltd v Baillieu [2004] VSC 248; Buckley v Tutty (1971) 125 CLR 353; Cactus Imaging Pty Ltd v Peters (2006) 71 NSWLS 9; Chaplin v Hicks [1911] 2 KB 786; Coco v AN Clark (Engineers) Ltd (1968) 1A IPR 587; Commonwealth…
Jones v Dunkel [1959] HCA 9
Citation 25

…burgh Property Management Pty Ltd v Brady [2016] NSWSC 253; Howe v Teefy (1927) 27 SR (NSW) 301; I.F. Asia Pacific Pty Ltd v Galbally [2003] VSC 192; Jones v Dunkel (1959) 101 CLR 298; Just Group Ltd v Peck (2016) 344 ALR 162; Koops Martin Financial Services Pty Ltd v Reeves [2006] NSWSC 449; L'Estrange v Graucob [1934]…
Jones v Dunkel [1959] HCA 8
Citation 26

…Management Pty Ltd v Brady [2016] NSWSC 253; Howe v Teefy (1927) 27 SR (NSW) 301; I.F. Asia Pacific Pty Ltd v Galbally [2003] VSC 192; Jones v Dunkel (1959) 101 CLR 298; Just Group Ltd v Peck (2016) 344 ALR 162; Koops Martin Financial Services Pty Ltd v Reeves [2006] NSWSC 449; L'Estrange v Graucob [1934] 2 KB 394; L…
Lindner v Murdock's Garage [1950] HCA 48
Citation 27

…6) 344 ALR 162; Koops Martin Financial Services Pty Ltd v Reeves [2006] NSWSC 449; L'Estrange v Graucob [1934] 2 KB 394; Lindner v Murdock’s Garage (1950) 83 CLR 628; Malec v JC Hutton Pty Ltd (1990) 169 CLR 638; Mills v Dunham [1891] 1 Ch 576; Mount Bruce Mining Pty Ltd v Wright Prospecting Pty Ltd (2015) 256 CLR 1…
R v Clarke [1927] HCA 47
Citation 28

…W Carter, Contract Law in Australia (7 th ed, LexisNexis Butterworths, 2018) [3-39]. [59] (1927) 40 CLR 227, 231. See also Gjergja v Cooper [1987] VR 167, 206, 208-11 per Ormiston J acceptance must be ‘truly responsive’ to the offer). 122 Cheshire and Fifoot Law of Contract states:[60] “Counter-offer is a final reje…
Wright v Lemon (No 2) [2021] WASC 159
Citation 29

…tpac Banking Services v Jamieson [2016] 1 Qd R 495; Wright v David John Neale Lemon as executor of the estate of Michael John Maynard Wright (No 2) [2021] WASC 159; Wright v Gasweld Pty Ltd (1991) 22 NSWLR 317; Zomojo Pty Ltd v Hurd (No 2) [2012] FCA 1458 Judgment: For the defendants…
Zomojo Pty Ltd v Hurd (No 2) [2012] FCA 1458
Citation 30

…tor of the estate of Michael John Maynard Wright (No 2) [2021] WASC 159; Wright v Gasweld Pty Ltd (1991) 22 NSWLR 317; Zomojo Pty Ltd v Hurd (No 2) [2012] FCA 1458 Judgment: For the defendants…
David Securities Pty Ltd v Commonwealth Bank of Australia [1990] FCA 186
Citation 31

…NSWLS 9; Chaplin v Hicks [1911] 2 KB 786; Coco v AN Clark (Engineers) Ltd (1968) 1A IPR 587; Commonwealth v Amman Aviation Pty Ltd (1991) 174 CLR 64; David Securities Pty Ltd v Commonwealth Bank of Australia (1990) 93 ALR 271; DC Payments Pty Ltd & Anor v Next Payments Pty Ltd & Ors (2016) 51 VR 151; Del Casale v Artedomus (Aust) Pty Ltd (2007) 73 IPR 326; Geju…
Prudential Finance Ltd v SMA Motors Pty Ltd [1990] FCA 148
Citation 32

…(Engineers) Ltd (1968) 1A IPR 587; Commonwealth v Amman Aviation Pty Ltd (1991) 174 CLR 64; David Securities Pty Ltd v Commonwealth Bank of Australia (1990) 93 ALR 271; DC Payments Pty Ltd & Anor v Next Payments Pty Ltd & Ors (2016) 51 VR 151; Del Casale v Artedomus (Aust) Pty Ltd (2007) 73 IPR 326; Geju Pry Ltd v C…
DC Payments Pty Ltd v Next Payments Pty Ltd [2016] VSC 315
Citation 33

…91) 174 CLR 64; David Securities Pty Ltd v Commonwealth Bank of Australia (1990) 93 ALR 271; DC Payments Pty Ltd & Anor v Next Payments Pty Ltd & Ors (2016) 51 VR 151; Del Casale v Artedomus (Aust) Pty Ltd (2007) 73 IPR 326; Geju Pry Ltd v Central Highlands Regional Council [2016] WSC 159; Gjergja v Cooper [1987] V…
Brilliant Lighting (Aust) Pty Ltd v Baillieu [2004] VSC 248
Citation 34

…annard Bros. Holdings Pty Ltd (1994) 1Qd R 231; Brambles Holdings Ltd v Bathurst CC (2001) 53 NSWLR 143; Brilliant Lighting (Aust) Pty Ltd v Baillieu [2004] VSC 248; Buckley v Tutty (1971) 125 CLR 353; Cactus Imaging Pty Ltd v Peters (2006) 71 NSWLS 9; Chaplin v Hicks [1911] 2 KB 786; Coco v AN Clark (Engineers)…
IF Asia Pacific Pty Ltd v Galbally [2003] VSC 192
Citation 35

…SWCA 307; Helensburgh Property Management Pty Ltd v Brady [2016] NSWSC 253; Howe v Teefy (1927) 27 SR (NSW) 301; I.F. Asia Pacific Pty Ltd v Galbally [2003] VSC 192; Jones v Dunkel (1959) 101 CLR 298; Just Group Ltd v Peck (2016) 344 ALR 162; Koops Martin Financial Services Pty Ltd v Reeves [2006] NSWSC 449; L'Es…

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