Mel Owns Brazilion Beauty, a Beauty Salon in Queensland

question 15

Multiple Choice

Mel owns Brazilion Beauty, a beauty salon in Queensland.She accepts Debbie as an apprentice stylist.Included in Debbie's contract is a clause that states that in the event of termination of her employment, Debbie will not be able to be employed by any other beauty salon in Queensland or begin her own beauty salon in Queensland for a period of 20 years.After five years with Brazilion Beauty, Debbie leaves the salon.Which of the following is the most likely outcome?

• A)Debbie will not be able to work for any beauty salon in Queensland for the next 20 years.
• B)Debbie will not be able to start her own beauty salon in Queensland for the next 20 years.
• C)Debbie will not be able to work for any beauty salon or start her own beauty salon in Queensland for the next 20 years.
• D)A court would not enforce the restraint of trade clause because it is too unreasonable.

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