Fourmile on behalf of the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji People v State of Queensland (No 3) [2026] FCA 231
27-3-26 / Mei Barnes — Native Title & Cultural Heritage
Mei Barnes appeared for the First Respondent, instructed by Crown Law. In this case, the Applicant sought a determination of native title over an area of land and waters in Far North Queensland, on behalf of the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji People. The Applicant also sought, with the support of the…
Australian Securities and Investments Commission v FIIG Securities Limited [2026] FCA 92
13-2-26 / Mei Barnes — Corporations, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
Mei Barnes (led by Ms S Maiden KC and Mr A O'Brien) appeared for the plaintiff, instructed by MinterEllison. This case concerned an application brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) against the defendant, FIIG Securities Limited (FIIG), for orders relating to alleged contraventions of obligations under the…
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…
Keating on Behalf of the Wallara People, Clan of the Koko-Muluridji v State of Queensland [2024] FCA 1044
10-9-24 / Mei Barnes — Native Title & Cultural Heritage
The North Queensland Land Council successfully sought an order dismissing a native title determination application under s 190F of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). Mei Barnes appeared for the State of Queensland, supporting the application.
23-8-24 / Mei Barnes — Professional Negligence, Appellate
An appeal to the High Court of Australia concerning the duty of care owed in respect of pure economic loss. The appellant group members had purchased sorghum seed from the respondent distributor. The seed contained trace amounts of a shattering off-type plant. The group members commenced representative proceedings in the…
