About This Case
This is a group proceeding (class action) brought by [name withheld] against the Australian Football League (AFL).
The claim alleges that [name withheld] and the other group members experienced racism, racial vilification, racial discrimination, racial abuse, racial violence or victimisation (the ‘racism conduct’) during their time participating in the AFL competition. [name withheld] alleges that he suffered injury, loss and damage as a result of the racism conduct.
The proposed group members to this proceeding are persons who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people and/or people of colour, who played in the AFL competition between 1975 and 2022, and persons who were/are in close relationships with those players.
The group proceeding is being run by Margalit Injury Lawyers on a ‘no win no fee’ basis. There is currently no third party litigation funder involved in this group proceeding.
Source: Supreme Court of Victoria
Who May Be Eligible
The proposed group members to this proceeding are persons who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people and/or people of colour, who played in the AFL competition between 1975 and 2022, and persons who were/are in close relationships with those players.
Source: Supreme Court of Victoria
How to Register
Option 1 – Sign up Group Members who sign up with Margalit Lawyers will be bound by the result of the class action. If the class action is successful, you will be entitled to share in any compensation money received. You may need to meet certain requirements and provide information (including medical reports to explain your injury) before your claim can be assessed. To sign up, you must by 4pm (AEDT) on 2 November 2026 : ring Margalit Lawyers on (03) 9133 0288; complete the online registration form with Margalit Lawyers; or complete the Registration Form found on page 8 of the Notice and return via email or post to the address on the notice for Margalit Lawyers. For further information on how to register, please refer to Option 1 on page 6 of the Notice below.
Register NowSource: Supreme Court of Victoria
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