KWM Podcasts

Class Actions in Australia 2024/2025

King & Wood Mallesons

King & Wood Mallesons’ annual Class Actions in Australia report has become a defining source of insight into Australia’s evolving litigation landscape. 

In this episode, Partners Moira Saville and Peta Stevenson unpack the major findings from the 2024/25 Review, exploring the record numbers, landmark judgments and emerging risks shaping class action activity nationwide.

In this episode they discuss: 

  • The story behind this year’s record filings and settlements
  • The High Court’s role in redefining class closure powers and funding models
  • The growing reach of privacy and employment claims
  • What recent judgments mean for governance, disclosure and executive accountability 

Listen now and read the full report The Review: Class Actions in Australia 2024/2025 available here.