Haverkort v Qantas Airways Limited [2025] FCA 1147
18-9-25 / Michael Hodge KC — Class Actions
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…
Kain v R&B Investments Pty Ltd Ernst & Young (a firm) v R&B Investments Pty Ltd Shand v R&B Investments Pty Ltd [2025] HCA 28
6-8-25 / Michael Hodge KC — Class Actions, Corporations
Michael Hodge KC (with G B Westgarth) appeared for the for the appellant in S143/2024 and the fourth respondent in S144/2024 and S146/2024, instructed by GRT Lawyers. The central issue in this case was whether the Federal Court has power to order a ‘common fund order’ under ss 33V(2) or…
Stillwater Pastoral Company Pty Ltd v Stanwell Corporation Ltd [2024] FCA 1382
4-12-24 / Michael Hodge KC, James Green, Claire Schneider, Mei Barnes, Salwa Marsh — Class Actions, Competition & Consumer, Resources & Energy
James Green led by Mr L W L Armstrong KC and Ms D M Bampton and with Mr B O'Connor and Mr S H Snow, appeared for the Applicant, instructed by Piper Alderman. Mei Barnes led by Mr P Franco KC and with Ms J Menzies and Mr M Paterson…
Johnston & Ors v Carroll (Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service) & Anor; Witthahn & Ors v Wakefield (Chief Executive of Hospital and Health Services and Director General of Queensland Health); Sutton & Ors v Carroll (Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service) [2024] QSC 2
29-2-24 / Michael Hodge KC — Class Actions, Human Rights & Discrimination, Judicial Review & Administrative
Michael Hodge KC (with BI McMillan, RH Berry and PH Nevard) appeared for the respondent, instructed by Crown Law. The full judgment can be found here.
