Class actions in Australia
21 August 2024
Our quick guide Class actions in Australia provides a practical outline covering the formal requirements for a class action, the types of claims that are brought and how they are funded.
The guide contains a roadmap comparing the steps in a class action with standard litigation. It also includes important background on class action waiver, declassing, management of multiple cases, communicating with group members, settlement and costs.
The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to.
Readers should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.