Opting out from a group proceeding.
If you are, or you think that you may be a group member in a class action, you should read the information and the Notice to Group Members on the previous page very carefully before continuing. You can return to this page after you read the Notice on the group proceeding page.
If you are unsure of anything please seek independent legal advice.
If you are a group member and do not want your rights determined by the class action you have the right to opt out of the proceeding.
If you opt out:
- you will no longer be a group member
- you will not be entitled to any compensation from the class action if it is successful at trial or settles
- you may be at liberty to bring your own claim/s against the defendant(s), provided you issue legal proceedings within the time limit applicable to your claims. You should seek independent legal advice about your claims and any time limits prior to opting out.
If you do not opt out you will remain a group member and your claim(s) will be collectively resolved through the class action.
If you wish to opt out of the proceeding, please complete the opt out notice here.
If you complete the opt out notice, you will be opting out of the proceeding.