Chugg v Pacific Dunlop Ltd
[1990] HCA 41Chugg
vPacific Dunlop Ltd
Judges:
Brennan J
Deane J
Dawson J
Toohey J
Gaudron J
Subject References:
Criminal Law (Vict.)
Burden of proof
Statutory offence
Failure by employer to provide safe working environment so far as practicable
Onus of proof of practicability
Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985 (Vict.), s. 21.
Statutes
Interpretation
Construction that would promote purpose or object of Act to be preferred to one that would not
Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 (Vict.), s. 35(a).
Legislative References:
Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985 (Vict.) - s 21
Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 (Vict.) - s 35(a)
Case References:
Australian Oil Refining Pty. Ltd. v Bourne - (1980) 54 ALJR 192; 28 ALR 529
Barritt v Baker - (1948) VLR 491
Darling Island Stevedoring and Lighterage Co. Ltd. v Jacobsen - [1945] HCA 22; (1945) 70 CLR 635
Deming No. 456 Pty. Ltd. v Brisbane Unit Development Corporation Pty. Ltd. - [1983] HCA 44; (1983) 155 CLR 129
Director of Public Prosecutions v United Telecasters Sydney Ltd. - [1990] HCA 5; (1990) 64 ALJR 181
Dowling v Bowie - [1952] HCA 63; (1952) 86 CLR 136
Dunlop Rubber Australia Ltd. v Buckley - [1952] HCA 72; (1952) 87 CLR 313
Gibson v British Insulated Callenders Construction Co. - (1973) SC(HL) 15
Jones v Dunkel - [1959] HCA 8; (1959) 101 CLR 298
Kingshott v Goodyear Tyre and Rubber (No. 2) - (1987) 8 NSWLR 707
Neill v N.S.W. Fresh Food and Ice Pty. Ltd. - [1963] HCA 4; (1963) 108 CLR 362
Nimmo v Alexander Cowan and Sons Ltd. - [1968] AC 107
R. v Adams - [1935] HCA 62; (1935) 53 CLR 563
Reg. v Edwards - (1975) QB 27
Reg. v Hunt - (1987) AC 352
Rice v Henley - [1914] HCA 75; (1914) 19 CLR 19
Sovar v Henry Lane Pty. Ltd. ( - (1967) 116 CLR 397
Vines v Djordjevitch - [1955] HCA 19; (1955) 91 CLR 512
Walker v Bletchley Flettons Ltd. - (1937) 1 All ER 170
Waugh v Kippen - [1986] HCA 12; (1986) 160 CLR 156
Wilson v Wilson's Tile Works Pty. Ltd. - [1960] HCA 63; (1960) 104 CLR 328
Woolmington v Director of Public Prosecutions - [1935] UKHL 1; (1935) AC 462
Judgment date: 3 October 1990
ORDER
Order in Matter No. M53 of 1989
Special leave to appeal revoked save as to the question of onus of proof.
Appeal dismissed.
Appellant to pay the respondent's costs.
Order in Matter No. M52 of 1989
Special leave to appeal revoked.
Appeal struck out.
Appellant to pay the respondent's costs.