Amber Harrison case against Seven to continue in Sydney courtroom
Judge rules Supreme Court proceedings must proceed in Sydney before any Federal Court case in Melbourne.
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Amber Harrison’s hopes to have a case against Seven West Media relocate from Sydney to Melbourne have been dealt a blow.
Supreme Court Justice John Sackar rejected the application today.
Justice Sackar said it was “in the interests of justice to allow Seven to have its matter fully and expeditiously determined … before any consideration is given to Ms Harrison’s Federal Court proceedings”.
Fairfax reports the judge said the Federal Court case was still in its “infancy” while the Supreme Court case was at a more advanced stage.
Justice Sackar noted the two cases had a central issue in common, which meant resolving the Supreme Court case might shed light on Ms Harrison’s ability to continue with the Fair Work Act claims in the Federal Court.
A Seven West Media spokesman said: “Seven West Media welcomes the NSW Supreme Court’s decision today and will continue working towards the final hearing in July.
“We have also lodged an application to strike out the Melbourne Federal Court applications.”
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