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O’Donnell v Commonwealth of Australia [2023] FCA 1227

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…

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v BlueScope Steel Limited (No 6) [2023] FCA 1029

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.

Chief Executive Medicare on behalf of Commonwealth of Australia v Healius Pathology Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 981

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…

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Lactalis Australia Pty Ltd (No 2) [2023] FCA 839

25-7-23 / Michael Hodge KC, Claire Schneider — Competition & Consumer

Proceedings regarding the criteria for pecuniary penalties for contravention of the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes-Diary) Regulations 2019 (Cth). Claire Schneider (with F Forsyth KC) appeared for the applicant, instructed by Johnson Winter Slattery. Michael Hodge KC (with D Hume) appeared for the respondent, instructed by Clifford Chance. The judgment…

CIP Group Pty Ltd v So [2022] FCA 1490

16-12-22 / Michael Hodge KC — Competition & Consumer

Mr Clancy and Mr So had over some years undertaken several subdivisions and developments together. Their most recent development was in respect of property referred to as the “Carver’s Reach Estate” and they had utilised corporate vehicles to undertake the development. Mr Clancy’s corporate interests had commenced these proceedings under…

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