Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v J Hutchinson Pty Ltd Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union [2025] HCA 10
2-4-25 / Michael Hodge KC — Competition & Consumer, Contract
Michael Hodge KC (with R Nicholas and S J Chordia) appeared for the appellant in both matters, instructed by Australian Government Solicitor. These cases concerned appeals from a decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia to allow an appeal concerning an issue as to the nature…
Australian Communications and Media Authority v V Marketing Australia Pty Ltd (In Liq) (No 4) [2025] FCA 287
31-3-25 / Michael Hodge KC — Competition & Consumer, Contract
Michael Hodge KC (with Mr M Williams) represented the second respondent, instructed by Wotton & Kearney Lawyers. Australian Communications and Media Authority v V Marketing Australia Pty Ltd (In Liq) (No 4) [2025] FCA 287 concerned the applicant seeking declaratory relief in respect of contraventions of s 11 of the Do…
3-2-25 / Michael Hodge KC, Stewart Webster KC — Contract, Corporations
Michael Hodge KC, Stewart Webster KC (and Mr A Psaltis) appeared for the Applicant/First Cross-Respondent, instructed by Clayton Utz. This case concerned the plaintiff, Callide Energy Pty Ltd, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief in relation to alleged rights arising under a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA). The Court considered several issues,…
6-12-24 / Michael Hodge KC, Claire Schneider — Contract, Media & Defamation, Resources & Energy
Michael Hodge KC with Claire Schneider represented the Defendant, instructed by Marque Lawyers. The case involves several tortious claims, including unlawful and lawful means conspiracy, intimidation, and intentional interference with contracts. Adani Mining and Ors alleged that Pennings engaged in unlawful conduct to harm their business, including threatening contractors, causing…
