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\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid14511667 IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
\par AT SUVA
\par CIVIL JURISDICTION
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255 OF 2004
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\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid14511667 Plaintiff
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\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid14511667 Defendant
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\par Date of Hearing:}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid14511667 24th August, 2004
\par Date of Judgment:}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid14511667 8th September, 2004
\par 
\par Counsel:}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid14511667 Mr. Nagin \endash  for the Plaintiff
\par Mr. S. Sharma \endash  for the Defendant
\par 
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\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid14511667 Introduction
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid14511667 
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This was an application by the defendant, Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority (FIRCA), to discharge an ex}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
parte interim injunction granted to the plaintiff, Fiji Public Service Association (FPSA), on the 7th of July, 2004.
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\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 Background
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667 
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 There are 3 Unions representing the employees of FIRCA namely, Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority Officers and Staff Association (hereinafter referred to as \'93FIRCAOSA\'94
), Fiji Public Service Association (hereinafter referred to as \'93FPSA\'94) and Viti National Union of Taukei Workers (hereinafter referred to as \'93VNUTW\'94).}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 Out of a total work force of 693, 52% are represented by FIRCAOSA, 36.6% by the FPSA and 1% by the VNUTW.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 The remaining 10.2% are not represented by any union.
\par 
\par The plaintiff and the defendant together with FIRCAOSA and VNUTW are parties to a collective agreement dated the 8th of February 2002.
\par 
\par All of these parties agreed that a Job Evaluation and Restructuring Project would be undertaken of FIRCA\rquote s entire workforce.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
This job evaluation review project (quaintly known as \'93JERP\'94) has been the subject of vigorous negotiations between all of the parties in the past 26 months.
\par 
\par Substantial progress has been made on the JERP.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
The defendant has reached an agreement with FIRCAOSA and VNUTW over JERP and its implementation.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
Regrettably the defendant and the plaintiff have yet to reach such an agreement.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 The plaintiff became concerned that the de
fendant was moving ahead with the implementation of JERP before finalizing an agreement that would protect its members}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667 '}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196  rights.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 The defendant does not deny that it published certain materials and advertised certain job vacancies indicating a wish to press 
on with the JERP despite a lack of any comprehensive agreement with the plaintiff.
\par 
\par The plaintiff union accordingly notified a trade dispute under the Trade Disputes Act.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
In the usual course of such industrial relations disagreements this dispute was acknowledged and accepted by the defendant.
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\par The plaintiff, however, had a concern that the defendant was pressing on with JERP in spite of the accepted trade dispute.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
Based on information annexed to a supporting affidavit of Rajeshwar Singh dated the 5th of July 2004 it sought and obtained an interim exparte injunction from me in terms of my judgment dated the 7th of July 2004 where I ordered:
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An injunction restraining the defendant by itself and or through its servants and or agents and or howsoever from pro
ceeding any further with the recruitment of the 13 National Managers as advertised in the Fiji Times of 19th June 2004 or in any manner whatsoever implementing the Job Evaluation Review Project without the agreement of the plaintiff until the completion a
nd finalization of the Trade Dispute filed by the plaintiff on the 22nd day of June 2004\'94.
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\par Apart from the classic Cyanamid principles the decision was famed around my view that the Court should do what it can to strengthen employment relationships and encourage parties to observe the rules in industrial disputes (cf }{
\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 N.McKay Electrical (Whangarei) Limited v Hinton}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196  [1996] 1 ER NZ 501).
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\par The dispute was subsequently referred to a Disputes Committee Meeting.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 That meeting by letter of the 16th of August 2004 adv
ised that it was unable to complete an agreement between the parties.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
The matter was then referred to arbitration under Section 5(a) of the Trade Disputes Act (Cap. 97).}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
At the date of dictating this decision while the matter has been referred to arbitration the Secretary of the Arbitration Tribunal has as yet to advise a hearing date before the Permanent Arbitrator.
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\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 FIRCA\rquote S Case
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667 
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 Counsel filed lengthy and comprehensive submissions. These canvas the history of the substantive matter detailed in the supporting affidavits.}{
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For reasons which will become obvious I do not find it necessary nor appropriate to review those substantive merits particularly when they will be the subject of an arbitration.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 That process must be free to find its own facts and influences
 outside any judicial proclamation I may make and so I deliberately refrain from making any findings on the merits beyond a consideration of where the balance of convenience may lie in relation to them, for the purpose of}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 injunctive relief.
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\par In argument befo}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667 re me counsel was able to disti}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 l his best 3 points as follows:
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Injunctive relief is now redundant as the matter is entirely before the Permanent Arbitrator under the Trade Disputes Act.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
That Act in Section 5 protects the subject matter of the dispute and prevents any party eroding the subject matter of the dispute under pain of criminal penalty ($500.00 and up to 12 months imprisonment).
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The application for the temporary relief was flawed and should now be considered in the light of fresh information including:
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The Ministry of Labour has now declared all 22 of the new management positions exempt from union influence or collective agreement
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 ii)\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang 
{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
The subject matter of the dispute referred to arbitration is in respect of new positions not covered by the existing collective agreement (refer article [c] collective agreement)
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 iii)\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang 
{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
The plaintiff did not properly comply with the Section 63 process in advance of its application for interim relief.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
This also entails a criticism of the plaintiff for a material non-disclosure of the avoidance of that process in the original affidavits
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13136196 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 The ex}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 parte order cuts across the rights of the unrepresented employees and those represented by FIRCAOSA AND VNUTW, approximately 63% of the workforce.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13136196 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 FPSA\rquote s Case 
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667 
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 Counsel filed comprehensive written su}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667 bmissions but was able to disti}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 l his essential submissions in answer to the defendant\rquote s claim in this way.
\par 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 The Trade Disputes Act does not provide any powers for interim relief.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 It was argued that while the Statute protects the subject mat
ter of the dispute and provides for criminal sanction there was no statutory power in the arbitrator to protect the status quo and preserve the subject matter of the dispute.
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 That the High Court has always maintained original jurisdiction to preserve the 
status quo (see for example Port Workers and }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 Seafarers Union of Fiji and Ports Terminal Limited}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667 , High Court Suva HBC}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 0609 of 1998 dated 26th November 1998 a decision of the Hon. Mr. Justice Scott).
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 That by continuing with the injunction the Court would not
 be interfering with the procedure of the arbitration simply protecting the position of the powerless and preserving the subject matter of the dispute.
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 An injunction doesn\rquote t substitute a Court\rquote s discretion for that of the Permanent Arbitrator.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 It merely supplements the process by preserving the status quo.
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 An argument that the Court should not allow one party to \'93steal a march\'94
 on the other party and thereby destroy the substance of the dispute.
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 Counsel indicated by reference to the supporting affidavits FIRCA\rquote 
s powerful and heavy handed display of a by its willingness to implement JERP regardless of whether this plaintiff union had reached agreement with it or not, and regardless of whether a trade dispute had been notified or not.
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13136196 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 The Law
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667 
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 It is unnecessary for me to restate the Cyanamid principles [1975] AC 396.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 The first limb of that test is easily satisfied.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
There is clearly a serious question to be tried in these proceedings.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
I am also satisfied that this is not a case where damages might be an adequate remedy.
\par 
\par The issue rests more on where the balance of convenience lies.
\par 
\par This principle was discussed at length by the New Zealand Court of Appeal in }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 Klissers Farm House Bakeries Limited v Harvest Bakeries Limited}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196  [1985] 2 NZLR 140 where Cook J delivering the courts judgment said:
\par 
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 \'93
whether there is a serious question to be tried and the balance of convenience are two broad questions providing an accepted framework for approaching these applications.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 As the NWL speeches bring out, balance of convenience can have a very wide ambit.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 In any event the two heads are not exhaustive.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
Marshalling considerations under them is an aid in determining as regards the grant or refusal of an interim injunction where the overall justice lies.
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13136196 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 In every case the judge ha
s finally to stand back and ask himself that question.}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
At this final stage, if he has found the balance of convenience overwhelmingly or very clearly one way \'85\'85\'85.it will usually be right to be guided accordingly.}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667 "
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid14511667 (The emphasis here is mine).
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13136196 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid14511667 
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 An important competing interest in this case is the plaintiff union\rquote s plea to have the status quo maintained until the Permanent Arbitrator has issued his decision.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 There are sometimes reasons for preserving the status quo as Lord Diplock opined in }{
\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid14511667 Cyanamid}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196  (supra) at page 408G:
\par 
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 \'93
where other factors appear to be evenly balanced it is a counsel of prudence to take such measures as are calculated to preserve the status quo.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 If the defendant is enjoined temporarily from doing something that has not been done before the o
nly effect of the interlocutory injunction in the event of his succeeding at the trial is to postpone the date at which he is able to embark upon a course of action which he has not previously found it necessary to undertake; whereas to interrupt him in t
he conduct of an established enterprise would cause much greater inconvenience to him since he would have to start again to establish it in the event of his succeeding at the trial\'94.
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13136196 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
\par It is not necessary that the Court should have to find a case which will 
entitle the applicant to relief in all events: it is quite sufficient if it finds one which shows that there is a substantial question to be investigated and that matters ought to be preserved in status quo until the essential dispute can be finally resol
ved\'85\'85\'85..}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 (McArthy J. in }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
Northern Drivers Union v Kawau Island Ferries Limited}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196  [1974] Q NZLR 61.
\par 
\par In very broad terms FIRCA wants to get on with JERP.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
The Union does not want that to happen without an agreement to protect its members}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667 '}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196  rights.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 However, since 
the injunction was granted the trade dispute commenced under the Trade Disputes Act Cap. 97 has been referred for arbitration.
\par 
\par In the absence of any statutory power in the permanent arbitrator under the Act to preserve the subject matter of the dispute un
til his arbitration decision I am prepared to find that the Court does indeed have a discretion to grant interim relief to preserve the status quo.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 Indeed it was that principle that underscored the granting of the ex}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 parte injunction originally.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 In New Zea
land the power to grant interim relief for employment disputes is vested in a separate Employment Court.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
Nonetheless, the principles are applicable and were reaffirmed by the New Zealand Court of Appeal in }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 Hobday v Timaru Girls School Board of Trustees}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196  [1990] 1 NZLR at 163 where Casey J. observed:
\par 
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14511667 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 \'93\'85\'85
..it would be an extraordinary situation if something so fundamental as the preservation of the position of an employee complaining of unjustified dismissal}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 could not be preserved pending resolution of his or her personal grievance when the Act provides reinstatement as a remedy.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 Because it is virtually impossible to have immediate adjudication by courts or tribunals protection of the status quo is generally available in other areas of litigation or dispute res
olution\'85\'85\'85\'85\'94.
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13136196 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
\par As earlier observed the Court should do what it can to strengthen employment relationships and to encourage both parties to observe the rules.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 This includes the rules of alternate dispute resolution laid down in legislation such as the Trade Disputes Act.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 When I granted the ex}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
parte interim injunction there was sufficient evidence to indicate to me that FIRCA in a somewhat high handed fashion was pressing on with its restructure in}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 spite of this plaintiff union\rquote s lack of consent.
\par 
\par However, now that the matter has been referred to arbitration I am not convinced that such a pressing reality continues to exist.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
In effect I find that the interim relief originally granted has served it}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667 s purpose and is now redundant.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
\par 
\par I am satisfied that the provisions of Section 5A of the Trade Disputes Act protect the subject matter of the dispute during the course of an arbitration under pain of criminal sanction.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 I would expect a government institution like FIRCA to obey the law and not do anything to prejudice the resolution of the subject matter of the dispute.
\par 
\par I cannot accept that the plaintiff will suffer detriment from the dismissal of the existing injunction.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
The union can rely on the Trade Disputes Act to protect the subject matter of the dispute.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 There no
 longer exists sufficient grounds to restrain FIRCA. The time for a \lquote quia timet\rquote  injunction has not been reached.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
There is no evidence to suggest that FIRCA will press on with JERP before the arbitration is completed.
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 Conclusion
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14511667 
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 The ex parte interim injunction ordered on the 7th of July 2004 is dissolved.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13136196  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 Costs are to be set by an agreement if not then certified and taxed by the Registrar.
\par 
\par }\pard \s18\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13136196 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 Gerard Winter
\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 JUDGE
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13136196 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1404253\charrsid13136196 
\par At Suva
\par 8th September, 2004
\par }}