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Queensland floods class action settlement administration

Find out more about this class action, the process for distributing the settlement and any key documents.

Overview

In May 2021, the NSW Supreme Court approved a partial settlement with Sunwater and the State of Queensland, who are two of the three defendants. The value of the partial settlement is $440 million and covers 50 per cent of the liability for the losses suffered by group members.

The Court has appointed Maurice Blackburn as the Administrator of the Settlement Scheme. The Settlement Scheme (the Scheme) has been approved by the Court and establishes who is eligible to receive compensation and how the settlement will be distributed. The Scheme is designed to provide a fair and reasonable process for all participants.

Update: August 2024 - Settlement Administration Conclusion

Final Distribution payments have been made to all eligible Claimants.

Maurice Blackburn is now taking steps to finalise the settlement administration in accordance with the terms of the Settlement Scheme.

There are surplus funds remaining in the Settlement Account which are available for distribution to eligible Claimants in accordance with the Settlement Scheme and Court Orders dated 30 July 2024 (available to view below).

The distribution of the surplus funds (Residual Payments) is in addition to the Final Distribution payment Claimants have previously received.

If you are eligible for a Residual Payment you would have received a communication from Maurice Blackburn on or about 13 August 2024 providing instructions on how to update your bank account details if required, as well as the amount of the Residual Payment.

We anticipate Residual Payments will be made to eligible Claimants in September 2024. However, this is an estimate only and the timeframe may vary.

As we take the final steps to conclude the settlement administration, we ask that you do not contact us regarding enquiries about the Residual Payment, including queries relating to the timing, amount or successful transfer of the Residual Payment, as we will not be able to respond.

Thank you for your participation in the Queensland Floods Class Action.

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Email us at queenslandflood@mauriceblackburn.com.au

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Our reputation for excellence in class actions is unparalleled, having recovered more than $4.3 billion for clients.

We are the only Australian class actions firm to deliver $100m+ settlements to clients in shareholder and listed securities actions, which we have done on ten occasions.  

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    Kim Adey

    Manager, Class Actions

    Kim Adey is a manager in our class actions team based in our Melbourne office. Kim leads the Settlement Administrations team, focussing on distributing settlement funds to group members in a timely and efficient manner.

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    Elizabeth Mukherji

    Special Counsel, Class Actions

    "What drives me is the desire to ensure the many thousands of class actions group members, that Maurice Blackburn represent, benefit from the results the firm achieves. In my role, this means helping group members to understand the settlement administration process when a class action is successful. And implementing processes to ensure compensation is distributed as efficiently as possible."

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    Megan Greaves

    Senior Associate, Class Actions

    “It is rewarding to be given the opportunity to help everyday people who may otherwise be unable to access justice and to achieve the best possible outcome for them,”

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    Sharni Robinson

    Lawyer, Class Actions

    “My main motivation for pursuing a career in law is that I like to help people and make a difference in their lives for the better. I believe that all people deserve to be treated fairly and justly no matter their background, social status or financial situation.”

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