You’re facing or considering a class action in Australia. Scope, funding and the representative question come before anything is filed.
Information, not advice
This page is information, not legal advice about your matter. A retainer begins only when a lawyer confirms it.
Start here
Settle who is in the group and who is paying, before anything is filed
Who is covered, who represents them and how it is funded decide whether the case can run. The Federal Court tests all three early.
What to work through, in order
Defining the class
Part IVA of the Federal Court Act requires seven or more persons with claims arising from the same, similar or related circumstances raising a common issue. Class definition is tested early and often.
Funding and costs
Litigation funding and group costs orders in Victoria both shape economics, and courts scrutinise funding terms and common fund applications closely.
Carriage and competing proceedings
Competing class actions are resolved through carriage motions, where courts weigh funding terms, proposed fees and the interests of group members.
Next steps
What happens if you go ahead
Scoping call
Written scope and fixed-fee quote
Engagement, once a lawyer confirms
Who would handle it
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Gold Coast
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