Settlement Update
The deadline to object to the proposed settlement has now passed. On 11 August 2026, the Court approved a Notice of Proposed Settlement to be sent to group members. Group members should read the Notice carefully as the matters set out in the notice may affect their legal rights.
Source: Supreme Court of Victoria
About This Case
A group proceeding (class action) on behalf of business owners who suffered economic loss as a result of the Stage 3 and/or Stage 4 restrictions imposed in Melbourne and regional Victoria in response to the ‘second wave’ coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Source: Supreme Court of Victoria
Who May Be Eligible
The definition of a “group member” is set out in the Notice.
Source: Supreme Court of Victoria
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