The parties in a settled class action regarding sexual misconduct in the military brought a motion for directions on implementing a provision for late claims.
Over 640 late claims were received after the extension period expired.
The Federal Court directed that the 'interests of justice' test applies to granting leave for late claims.
Rather than deciding hundreds of individual leave applications, the Court delegated this duty to the settlement Administrator to assess the claims according to specific criteria, subject to a final cut-off date of 30 days from the order.
