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‘Better than nothing’: Judge OKs class action payout in Qoin
A judge has approved a settlement in a class action against crypto firm BPS Financial that gives group members and the funder alleged worthless Qoin, an outcome described as “better than nothing”.
Toyota Finance hit with class action over add-on insurance
Toyota Finance has been hit with a class action alleging customers paid thousands for 'junk' add-on insurance, on the heels of a law firm's unsuccessful bid to add the claims to an existing class action over flex commissions. 
Judge approves ‘high end’ 30% GCO in JB Hi-Fi class action
A judge has approved Maurice Blackburn’s 30 per cent group cost order in a class action against JB Hi-Fi over worthless warranties, noting the 'high end' rate would be reviewed at a later stage.
Failed NULIS class action says costs should wait until appeal
The lead applicant in a failed class action against NULIS Nominees has argued that any costs orders should be stayed until after its appeal, while the ex-NAB super trustee claims it should have $8 million in costs paid now. 
Blackmores faces class action probe into vitamin supplements
A boutique law firm is investigating a potential class action against Blackmores over claims that its supplements contain “potentially toxic” levels of vitamin B6 that could cause injury. 
Class action targets Queensland Health over ‘institutional racism’
A class action has been filed against the State of Queensland on behalf of First Nations people alleging inadequate healthcare and substandard medical treatment.
New class action launched by Fairbridge Farm School child abuse survivors
A class action has been launched to quash a settlement in an earlier class action on behalf of child abuse victims who attended NSW's Fairbridge Farm School.
Class action investigation launched into herbicide’s links to Parkinson’s disease
A class action investigation is underway into alleged links between the herbicide paraquat and Parkinson’s disease.
Court asked to sign off on class action settlement with gag clause
A court will be asked to approve a confidential settlement in a class action on behalf of people who purchased off-the-plan homes in the Clydesdale Estate in north-west Sydney that includes a gag clause barring group members from making any public statements about the suit. 
JB Hi-Fi class action judge says 30 per cent GCO ‘a good deal’
A judge hearing Maurice Blackburn's application for a 30 per cent group costs order in a consumer class action against JB Hi-Fi has opined that an all-in group costs order was a better deal for group matters than the return in a typical funded case.