29-2-24 / Michael Hodge KC, Michael Trim — Competition & Consumer
Michael Trim (led by Dr R Higgins SC with Mr T Rogan) acted for Hutchinson in this successful appeal. In the case below the ACCC commenced civil penalty proceedings against Hutchinson and the CFMEU: alleging a breach of section 45E and 45EA of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).…
1-12-23 / Michael Hodge KC — Competition & Consumer
Michael Hodge KC (with P Williams) appeared for the plaintiff, instructed by GRT Lawyers. The judgment is published here.
13-10-23 / Michael Hodge KC, Sarah Spottiswood — Class Actions, Competition & Consumer, Planning & Environment
The applicant brought representative proceedings in the Federal Court. She alleged that the Commonwealth failed to disclose information relating to climate change connected with investment in exchange-traded Australian Government Bonds. The applicant sought a declaration that the Commonwealth engaged in and continues to engage in conduct that is misleading or…
29-8-23 / Michael Hodge KC — Competition & Consumer
Michael Hodge KC (leading J Clark, S Chordia and S Andrews) appeared for the applicant, instructed by Australian Government Solicitor. The judgment is published here.
25-8-23 / Michael Hodge KC — Competition & Consumer
This was an agreed penalty for admitted contraventions by the respondent of s 23DZZIL(1) of the Health Insurance Act 1973 (Cth) by entering into a lease (as tenant) with various corporate landlords. The respondent admitted that, by agreeing to pay elevated rents under four leases, it was provided a benefit…
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