Michael Hodge KC (with T Bagley and E Delaney) appeared on behalf of the applicant, instructed by Echo Law.
In summary, this case concerned procedural matters in a class action against Qantas over refunds for cancelled flights. The Court approved the form and distribution process of an opt-out notice to group members, rejecting proposals to send notices from Qantas’ email address or include personal booking details due to privacy and clarity concerns. The Court further settled the wording of questions for expert witnesses, where questions on calculation of loss are limited to those subject to the initial trial and questions on calculation of enrichment by Qantas are permitted.
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