A class action on behalf of persons detained on Manus Island from 21 November 2012 until 19 December 2014 (the Negligence Claim Period) and 21 November 2012 until 12 May 2016 (the False Imprisonment Claim Period) has been brought by lead plaintiff, Majid Karami Kamasaee.
His claim is in negligence and false imprisonment and is against the Commonwealth of Australia, G4S Australia Pty Ltd and Broadspectrum Pty Ltd.
On 17 July 2017, Justice Macaulay approved the terms of a Notice of Proposed Settlement to be given to group members.
On 6 July 2018, Justice Macaulay made orders finalising the proceeding.