What’s being described as the biggest energy action in Australia’s history is now underway. A class action against two Queensland energy generators was filed in Federal Court on Wednesday. Allegations include manipulating the wholesale pricing system and artificially inflating energy bills for thousands of customers.
An LFJ Conversation with Michael Kelley, Partner, Parker Poe
What’s being described as the biggest energy action in Australia’s history is now underway. A class action against two Queensland energy generators was filed in Federal Court on Wednesday. Allegations include manipulating the wholesale pricing system and artificially inflating energy bills for thousands of customers.
LCM, which is funding the action, explains that the claim is brought on behalf of registered Queensland customers who paid for electricity between Jan 2015 – Jan 2021. Class members are mainly residential customers, though over 1,600 businesses are registered as well. Only registered parties are eligible, and affected parties will have an opportunity to sign up if they so desire.
Because the action is being bankrolled by Australian funder LCM, interested class members can join the action at no charge.
