Federal Court of Australia
Federal Court of Australia
Jowene Pty Limited atf Biro Citer Souvenirs Pty Limited Pension Fund v Downer EDI Limited [2023] FCA 924 File number(s): NSD 293 of 2023 NSD 427 of 2023 NSD 520 of 2023
Judgment of: HALLEY J
Date of judgment: 7 August 2023
Catchwords: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – cross-vesting – application to transfer three open class action proceedings to the Supreme Court of Victoria – application not opposed by respondent – Jurisdiction of Courts (Cross-vesting) Act 1987 (Cth) s 5(4) – Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) s 1337H(2) – whether in the interests of justice – whether Supreme Court of Victoria is the "natural forum" – application granted
Legislation: Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) ss 674, 674A, 1041E, 1041H, 1337H Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth) s 12DA Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) Sch 2 (Australian Consumer Law) s 18 Jurisdiction of Courts (Cross Vesting) Act 1987 (Cth) s 5(4) Supreme Court Act 1986 (Vic) s 33ZDA
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