Judge ‘pleasantly surprised’ by virtual trials, refuses to delay GetSwift hearing

Trials 2020-04-09 8:07 pm By Alison Eveleigh | Sydney

A judge has refused to delay a civil penalty hearing brought by ASIC against GetSwift, scheduled to begin in June, after the logistics company argued that the virtual hearing necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic would be prejudicial and the proceedings should be adjourned.