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25.01.2022 ACCC concerns about impact of Saputo-Murray Goulburn deal on Western Victoria Farmers around Koroit. We are concerned this transaction would ultimately lead to lower prices being paid to dairy farmers in the region....dairy farmers in the region will be worse off and face lower raw milk prices in the longer run. It’s important to preserve competition in these markets so dairy farmers get a price for their product determined by healthy competition. Full Statement of Issues h...ere: http://registers.accc.gov.au/content/trimFile.phtml https://www.accc.gov.au//accc-flags-concerns-about-saputo-

25.01.2022 https://milkmaidmarian.com//time-to-stand-up-for-rural-au/

25.01.2022 Fonterra Class Action launched in Supreme Court (https://www.stockandland.com.au//fonterra-class-action-he/). Believed to be the first time that a Court has been asked to evaluate Fonterra’s conduct and deliver compensation to the pool of 2015/2016 dairy farmers. It's being argued that the Unconscionable Conduct laws and the Misleading and Deceptive Conduct laws were broken in May 2016, and the step down was a breach of contract. Precedents may be established for how proces...sors can treat dairy farmers. One farmer told us: "couldn't understand they had the money to loan us but not to pay us our contracted prices". Another said: "We didn't have the choice to underpay our suppliers". It's expected that there will be a first hearing in 6 weeks. Registration does not require any commitment, but it does mean dairy farmers will be kept in the loop on the process and on how to receive money if the case wins, and it helps continued support from the financial backers of the case (https://www.litigationlending.co.nz/c/fonterra-class-action). Registration is open to dairy farmers who supplied milk to Fonterra in May and June 2016. To register click here: https://www.adleyburstyner.com.au/farmers-farm-gate-milk-pr. See more

24.01.2022 Federal Court judgement against MG here, with admitted facts and MG copping to a $650k fine. But what about punishing Helou and other board members, not the company which hurts farmers? https://jade.io/article/567196

24.01.2022 Are you an Australian dairy farmer who was short-changed by Fonterra in 2016? A class action is currently underway, seeking compensation for those negatively impacted by Fonterra’s late season step down. Visit www.fonterraclassaction.com.au to find out more and to register your interest in being involved.

24.01.2022 Are you an Australian dairy farmer who was short-changed by Fonterra in 2016? It’s time to make Fonterra accountable for what happened in 2016. Join us at the Traralgon Town Hall on February 8 at 12:00pm, to find out more about the ongoing class action against Fonterra in the Supreme Court of Victoria, including how you can get compensation from it and support it continuing. Take 30 seconds to register you claim at http://fonterraclassaction.com.au and make a stand.

24.01.2022 That amount is just for one farmer, in that class action. It's been reported that the Court ruled that the former Senator engaged in misfeasance in public office, acting recklessly. Yesterday's judgment is here: https://www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au//si/2020/2020fca0916 (following from the detailed judgment of 2 June 2020).

24.01.2022 https://www.comcourts.gov.au//Federal/P/VID430/2017/actions

24.01.2022 Mandatory to harm farmers? When a processor calls for a mandatory code but the lobby group paid to protect farmers isn't on board, what hope of representation from them can farmers have. ".[Australian Dairy Farmers] has doubled down on its efforts to quash a mandatory code of conduct that would improve contracting practices between farmers and processorsMr Saputo said the code should make step-downs (and claw backs) illegal, which could only be achieved via a mandatory c...ode enforced by the ACCC. Or our class action could achieve a Court order that the 2016 step downs were illegal, and that will set a precedent. A class action is something concrete, that we are prepared to run for Fonterra suppliers, aiming for tangible results making the future better (and getting a financial result for the past losses). A great number of Fonterra suppliers have already joined the group. Others who haven’t done so yet and don’t want to miss out can express interest (without any commitment) via our website adleyburstyner.com.au or contacting us on 03 9611 0190 or [email protected] https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au//ee7aefdca1159687bc600ef

23.01.2022 Received a Building Notice and panicking like others owners in the same situation? Or want to be ready and have taken steps for if one comes? Or don't want to b...e woken by firemen knocking at your door at 2am? Or are you an Owners Corporation Manager and don't want your apartment owners to ask why a no win / no fee claim wasn't investigated? Contact Adley Burstyner on [email protected] or 02 9611 0190 Or read the information on our website: https://www.adleyburstyner.com.au/combustible-cladding/

22.01.2022 Federal Court has formally declared that Murray Goulburn acted illegally, and its "contravention...was serious". https://www.comcourts.gov.au//ev/29207096/document/1090351

22.01.2022 FMG milk price - still no sign of fair payment terms for farmers? Dairy Legend Marian McDonald asks what will bring about the necessary change. https://milkmaidmarian.com/2018/04/13/disillusioned-dairy/ One important part of the driver will be our Fonterra Class Action which directly seeks a court decision that Fonterra's pricing in 2016 was illegal, and exposes the absurd arrangements. Will this be the circuit breaker which changes the relationship - at the very least showin...g (all) processors that they can't count on farmers simply accepting the crumbs thrown at them as good enough. Why is change necessary? In the words of superhero John Mulvany's article in the Weekly Times: "It seems there are still processors not really interested in addressing these issues". https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au//d5a5fe81a9691dbae0a29b6 Court cases have a habit of making people interested............ After all, 23 months later, Fonterra still can't promise it won't make late season step downs reducing the yearly average. They were directly asked that question at one of the cluster meetings in the last fortnight, and what should have been a simple answer was instead unclear, evasive and gave no assurance. So all the inquiries, lobbying, voluntary code and the rest, hasn't fixed that. Farmers who agree can register for the case, which is no win / no fee. The more farmers who register the stronger the case is, and maybe the cheaper the ultimate cost on a per farmer basis. If we know up front that more farmers are on board, we may get better financial terms. And farmers can always call or email us with questions before they make any decisions: [email protected] or 03 9611 0190

21.01.2022 Australia's top Cyberlaw expert joins our legal group. Helaine Leggat is one of only a handful of lawyers in the world, having advised governments and scores of blue-chip corporates on the intersection of information technology, global business and cyberspace. No other lawyer in Australia comes close to matching Helaine’s credentials and expertise, said our CEO Andrew Barnes. Adley Burstyner is very pleased to welcome Helaine Leggat top the Lantern Legal Group (tllg.com.au)... https://sladen.com.au//sladen-snippet-australias-top-cyber

20.01.2022 Class Actions are GOOD FOR DEFENDANTS. Wise words this week in the NSW Supreme Court, which should be front and centre before criticising class actions as bad for corporations: "significant benefits to the defendants arise as a result of the action being constituted as representative proceedings. Those benefits include, but are not limited to, having to defend the claims on liability issues on one occasion only rather than in each individual proceeding on multiple occasions,... and concomitant savings of time, effort and expense" See paragraph 97 of the judgment: https://jade.io/article/585730. Ultimately, I still shout from the roof tops the single most relevant question as to whether the class actions are good or bad is whether the claims they bring are worthwhile causes, with legal merit. If the answer is yes (as the empirical evidence compellingly shows it is), then it's a crappy point to say there are too many class actions, or corporate Australia is scared. The real point is that there shouldn't be that much misconduct going on, and that honest lawfully behaving directors and companies having nothing to fear because they're not in any way exposed.

19.01.2022 ACCC and Murray Goulburn Update Federal Court Orders on 29 August 2018 have revealed that the trial date set for 17 September 2018 has been cancelled. This may indicate the preparation of a settlement as between the ACCC, Murray Goulburn and Gary Helou, which would be consistent with the prior settlement as between the ACCC and Bradley Hingle. We will continue to monitor closely, noting that we are NOT working on any claim against Murray Goulburn, only our class action against Fonterra.

19.01.2022 Join us at the Traralgon Town Hall on February 8 at 12:00pm, to find out more about the ongoing class action against Fonterra in the Supreme Court of Victoria, including how you can get compensation from it and support it continuing. Take 30 seconds to register you claim at http://fonterraclassaction.com.au and make a stand.

19.01.2022 On Collins Street right now - sign of the times?

19.01.2022 https://milkmaidmarian.com///22/milk-price-index-scrapped/

18.01.2022 PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO FARM IN VICTORIA: Planning changes for animal industries - $450K for pig and poultry farmers Media Release here: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/iChJCGvmPVFOkXlS19Q-Y Government website information here: http://agriculture.vic.gov.au//lives/2018-planning-reform

18.01.2022 SPUD FARMERS RIPPED OFF? The ACCC thinks so, attacking Mitolo's pricing and calling their contracts "some of the most egregious terms we have seen in agricultural contracts". Potato farmers can contact Adley Burstyner Lawyers for a free initial telephone conversation about the claims they may have, including for unreasonably low potato prices, or Mitolo's terms reducing value of farm land or even preventing land sales. Adley Burstyner are experts in group claims, and are work...ing in collaboration with leading rural and regional lawfirm Harwood Andrews on the claim being prepared against Fonterra alleging serious mistreatment of dairy farmers. See: https://www.accc.gov.au//action-against-mitolo-for-alleged

18.01.2022 Traralgon Town Hall Meeting Join us today at 12pm at Taralgon Town Hall (cnr of Grey and Breed Streets, Traralgon) to find out more about the class action currently underway in the Supreme Court of Victoria, seeking compensation for those negatively impacted by Fonterra’s late season step down. Visit: http://fonterraclassaction.com.au for more information. ... Let's take back the clawback!

17.01.2022 Polyethylene Combustible Cladding is presumed to be NON-compliant, says Minister, to regulate FUTURE building permits. But what if your building ALREADY has combustible cladding? Or you just think it might? Maybe you are already paying increase insurance premium as a result, and you are worried about what at least one expert has called a "ticking time bomb". Apartment owners, Owners' Corporations Managers and representatives can get in touch with Adley Burstyner to find out a...bout their rights and accessible avenues for rectification and damages, some of which might be able to pursued on a no win / no fee basis. Plus, the solution we are working towards will NOT need a special resolution under section 18 of the Owners' Corporation Act. Contact us for more details: [email protected] or (03) 9611 0190. See yesterday's Ministerial Guideline here: http://www.vba.vic.gov.au///Ministers-Guidelines-MG-14.pdf http://www.richardwynne.com.au//banning-combustible-cladd/

16.01.2022 Farmers' input invited on collective bargaining guidelines - reminder that deadline is next month. This may provide dairy farmers, among others, with a powerful way of uniting to counter power imbalance which processors have, on contract terms and FMG milk price. Adley Burstyner lawyers, part of the legal group comprising the largest and oldest rural and regional lawfirm in Victoria, can provide further advice and assistance in this area.... For information from the ACCC see http://mailchi.mp//opportunity-to-comment-on-guidelines-fo

16.01.2022 Milk price communications should be fair. That’s why we’ve asked the Supreme Court of Victoria to declare that the May 2016 clawback, which reversed months of milk price announcements was unlawful, and to order Fonterra to repay farmers who suffered losses. Join us tomorrow (Monday February 8) at the Traralgon Town Hall (cnr of Grey and Breed Streets, Traralgon) to find out more about the ongoing class action against Fonterra in the Supreme Court of Victoria, including how you can get compensation from it and support it continuing. Take 30 seconds to register you claim at http://fonterraclassaction.com.au and make a stand.

16.01.2022 Let’s get back the clawback! We have asked the Supreme Court of Victoria to decide that Fonterra’s May 2016 step down was unconscionable, misleading and deceptive and a breach of contract. If you are interested in finding out more about how you can share in any financial compensation that may be payable by Fonterra in this action, join us on February 8 at 12pm at Traralgon Town Hall (cornor of Grey and Breed St, Traralgon).... Take 30 seconds to register your interest in being involved at www.fonterraclassaction.com.au Registration is free and does not require any commitment.

16.01.2022 Let's take back the clawback! Join us tomorrow (Monday February 8) at the Traralgon Town Hall to find out more about the ongoing class action against Fonterra in the Supreme Court of Victoria, including how you can get compensation from it and support it continuing. The address is: Cornor of Breed and Grey Streets, Traralgon, VIC 3844.... Take 30 seconds to register you claim at http://fonterraclassaction.com.au and make a stand. This is a COVIDSafe Event. Attendees should do a symptom self-assessment prior to leaving home and not attend if they are unwell or have been instructed to isolate or quarantine. Attendees must maintain at least 1.5m physical distance between those from other groups at all times. To minimise movement, attendees must stay within their allocated spaces or seats where practical. Requirements for face covering, observe cough etiquette and personal hygiene measures.

16.01.2022 Class Action Meeting for Fonterra Suppliers - story by Geoff Adams at Dairy News Australia https://www.dairynewsaustralia.com.au//class-action-meetin Are you an Australian dairy farmer who was short-changed by Fonterra in 2016? Join us at Traralgon Town Hall (cnr of Grey and Breed Streets, Traralgon) to find out more about the class action currently underway in the Supreme Court of Victoria and how you can share in any compensation. Let's take back the clawback!

14.01.2022 Just announced this week: the ACCC has warned dairy processors not to mislead farmers about farmgate milk prices, in the wake of reports of processors blaming their private label milk contracts with supermarkets for the low prices offered to farmers. Chair of the ACCC, Rod Sims, is concerned that processors are misleading farmers despite the fact that "...the power lies with processors to raise the farmgate price paid to farmers, and then pass these higher farmgate prices on to supermarkets." Read full announcement here: https://www.accc.gov.au//processors-warned-not-to-mislead-

12.01.2022 Is Saputo allowed to buy MG? The ACCC has extended the deadline to 1 March 2018 for its reporting answering that question. MG states: "The transaction is still anticipated to be complete in the first half of 2018" https://www.asx.com.au/asxp/20180202/pdf/43r91t2q3g220v.pdf

12.01.2022 It’s time to make Fonterra accountable for what happened in 2016. Dairy farmers considering participation can come to the Traralgon Town Hall on February 8 at 12pm to find out about a class action that is currently underway and the law firm coordinating it.

11.01.2022 https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au//8d56413965d40dbedd91f77

11.01.2022 TANKERS' MILK MEASURING SYSTEMS MAY NOT BE AUTHORISED JUDGE FINDS MISLEADING CONDUCT. Flogineering had claimed that meters on some tankers were not being used legally, because they had not been properly verified. Flogineering said that pattern approval numbers have been improperly placed on the systems of those tankers for the haulage companies, because the numbers were applied without proper authority. Judge didn’t accept that dairy farmers are sufficiently familiar with... the pattern approval numberto associate it with Flogineering . However Judge decided that there has been misleading and deceptive conduct towards processors and / or dairy farmers, potentially tricking them into believing that numbers on flowmeters were put there by the authorised person. Do you agree with the statement in para 117 that farmers take very little notice of the truck and the pumping gear? Paragraphs 70 to 79 make interesting reading as to Fonterra’s approach. Or Para 156 where the judge identifies: widespread public discussion over approximately 10 years about governments establishing adjustment packages to encourage some dairy farmers to quit the industry The full judgment is available here: https://jade.io/article/613831

11.01.2022 It’s official a retrospective step down could be tried again unless something is done about it. The ACCC’s significant report released yesterday discussed the retrospective price step-downs in 2016 and stated that the nature of milk supply contracts between processors and farmers means, without change, others could take similar action in the future And, by the way, in case anyone had faith in the Voluntary code, here’s what the ACCC said: processors can choose not to p...articipate or comply with the code at any time a process for monitoring compliance with the Voluntary Code does not exist, and it is unlikely this code could be effectively enforced. Unlike the ACCC however, Adley Burstyner considers there are grounds for a court declaration that Fonterra’s May 2016 step down was unlawful, and compensation ought be paid to farmers for the devastating losses. We are prepared to run the case for Dairy Farmers, and expect to offer very soon our no win / no pay type structure to many farmers who have expressed interest on our website (https://www.adleyburstyner.com.au/farmers-farm-gate-milk-pr. No committment is created by expressing interest, just the chance to be kept in the loop). A court action, with a judgment stating that Fonterra acted illegally, is a clear way to reduce the chances of a repeat of May 2016 and future retrospective step-downs. Even the ACCC says change is necessary. https://www.accc.gov.au/publicat/dairy-inquiry-final-report

10.01.2022 ANZ HAD A CRIMINAL CARTEL FOR ITS AUGUST 2015 SHARE OFFER, says Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions and ACCC. A new low even for banks - ANZ may have the dubious honour of being only the second Australian company prosecuted for criminal cartel charges, ever. As to any share purchasers hurt by this? See our website: https://www.adleyburstyner.com.au/anz-cartel-class-action

10.01.2022 Australian milk to no longer be bought by China? https://www.theaustralian.com.au//ae6dafb944a35a7808286d51 How long will it be that: "Fonterra, with their own modern enclosed dairies within China, are commanding prices for fresh milk sold into major markets such as Shanghai and Beijing double or triple the price of local fresh milk from smaller Chinese companies" when "Chinese consumers had recovered from their aversion to locally produced milk following the 2008 melamine contamination scandal, and now regarded most local dairy products as safe"

10.01.2022 It’s time to make Fonterra accountable for what happened in 2016. Dairy farmers considering participation can come to the Traralgon Town Hall (cnr of Grey and Breed Streets, Traralgon) on February 8 at 12pm to find out about a class action that is currently underway in the Supreme Court of Victoria. Let's take back the clawback!

08.01.2022 Dairy farmers worried about FMG competition in Western Victoria, around Koroit - What do you reckon about Bega or Yili to the rescue? https://www.theaustralian.com.au//7a19a37ae9c29a0761c2ca89

08.01.2022 Today’s announcement from the ACCC indicates a potentially positive step towards milk pricing transparency and fairness, with Fonterra one of 5 processors agreeing to amend specific terms in their milk supply agreements. However, this does not address the massive loss caused by Fonterra’s step-downs in 2016. Even today, we continue to hear from farmers who are suffering from the impact of Fonterra’s 2016 step-downs. This announcement appears to leave open the possibility for... a repeat of 2016, i.e. step-downs to adjust payments already made (retrospective step-downs), unless a Court declares such behaviour by processors to be illegal. We intend to ask for a court ruling on retrospective step-downs in the class action which we are getting closer and closer to starting for farmers. If you want to make sure you are included in the class action you can still get in touch to register interest on our website or via telephone. See ACCC announcement here: https://www.accc.gov.au//dairy-processors-agree-to-amend-f

08.01.2022 We’ve asked the Supreme Court of Victoria to decide whether Fonterra’s May two-thousand-and-sixteen step down was a breach of contract. After all, a few months later Fonterra announced over eight-hundred-million dollars in profit. Join us for an information session at Traralgon Town Hall at 12 midday on 8 February 2021. The address is corner of Breed and Grey Streets, Traralgon VIC 3844, (Latrobe Performing Arts Centre). ... For more information and to register you interest visit: www.fonterraclassaction.com.au Let's get back the clawback!

08.01.2022 http://www.abc.net.au//bill-mott-banking-royal-com/9891630

08.01.2022 https://www.stuff.co.nz//injunction-lifted-off-muzzled-exf

08.01.2022 ACCC: Mandatory Code Recommendation Factsheet The ACCC has recently published a factsheet explaining why a mandatory code is necessary to improve the position of farmers in the dairy supply chain. This is a strong indication that the pricing power of processors and their ability to mislead farmers remains a significant problem in the dairy industry. ... The intended Fonterra class action will deal with this power imbalance between farmers and processors. See factsheet below: https://www.accc.gov.au//dairy-inquiry-guide-to-the-acccs-

06.01.2022 Contracts with Growers may have been both illegal and unfair, ACCC takes action. In particular, it can be illegal for a purchaser to be able to unilaterally increase fees, introduce new fees, and reject product at absolute discretion. "From 12 November 2016, the unfair contract terms provisions of the ACL were extended to cover standard form contracts involving small businesses"... Whether you grow grain, onions, or milk cows, you could be protected by this law. If you feel your purchaser (or large supplier) is acting illegally, contact Adley Burstyner for advice on your rights, starting with a "no strings attached", courtesy and confidential conversation. Unlike a government agency, Adley Burstyner is a private lawfirm, and our duty is to advance our clients' best interests, not agency performance. https://www.accc.gov.au//awb-amends-contract-terms-followi

05.01.2022 Fonterra's track record on fair pricing - the ACCC sees what the future could hold! A class action is still set to go ahead because Fonterra suppliers are still out of pocket for the processor's shamelessly opportunistic, misleading and disingenuous 2016 FMG milk price exploitation of dairy farmers. The class action could show that farmers can stand up for themselves and result in a Court outcome as to misleading and deceptive conduct and breach of contract.... A Court outcome is something Fonterra would have to consider in the future, hopefully an effective way of preventing Fonterra repeating May 2016. The ACCC's position on Koroit may or may not contribute to better behaviour complementing a Court outcome - but blind Freddie would see that, without a clear Court outcome as would come from a class action, Fonterra might think it can get away with sneaky tricks to farmers, and repeat some type of similar behaviour again. As stated in the linked article: "ACCC’s concerns are that Saputo and Fonterra would be more likely to offer lower prices if Saputo acquired Koroit, and that there would be very limited alternatives for many farmers.....dairy farmers in the region will be worse off and face lower raw milk prices in the longer run,...It’s important to preserve competition in these markets so dairy farmers get a price for their product determined by healthy competition. http://anz.businesschief.com//Saputo-eyes-Victorian-dairy-

05.01.2022 Class action critics blame that procedure for insurance premiums increasing. Why not blame people hit by cars for car insurance costs rising? The problem is the same - bad drivers, whether at wheel of a car or a company, or a dairy processor. All class actions do is makes it feasible for fair compensation to be obtained, where a court agrees there is loss. And anyway, does a dozen or so shareholder cases per year really justify increased D&O premiums, or is the insurance industry pulling our leg?

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04.01.2022 Are you an Australian dairy farmer who was short-changed by Fonterra in 2016? Join us today at 12pm at Taralgon Town Hall (cnr of Grey and Breed Streets, Traralgon) to find out more about the class action currently underway in the Supreme Court of Victoria, seeking compensation for those negatively impacted by Fonterra’s late season step down. Let's take back the clawback!

03.01.2022 Milk price communications should be fair. That’s why we’ve asked the Supreme Court of Victoria to declare that the May 2016 clawback, which reversed months of milk price announcements was unlawful, and to order Fonterra to repay farmers who suffered losses. Join us for an information session at Traralgon Town Hall at 12 midday on 8 February 2021. The address is corner of Breed and Grey Streets, Traralgon VIC 3844, (Latrobe Performing Arts Centre). ... For more information and to register you interest visit: www.fonterraclassaction.com.au Our Traralgon Town Hall Meeting is a COVIDSafe event. Attendees should do a symptom self-assessment prior to leaving home and not attend if they are unwell or have been instructed to isolate or quarantine. Attendees must maintain at least 1.5m physical distance between those from other groups at all times. To minimise movement, attendees must stay within their allocated spaces or seats where practical. Requirements for face covering, observe cough etiquette and personal hygiene measures.

03.01.2022 ACCC to greenlight Saputo acquisition of MG - in exchange 4 Saputo's undertaking to divest Koroit. "a Public Competition Assessment in due course ...will outline the reasons for its decision in more detail" https://www.accc.gov.au//accc-approves-saputo-murray-goulb

03.01.2022 dead keen to talk to Fonterra about its extended invoice payment policy, says NZ Minister If Fonterra can give me genuine reasons why this is their policy I’d take another look at it, but if it is because they are a dominant business, you’d just have to shake your head and say play fair with your suppliers....Fonterra brought in the policy in 2016, during a slump in milk prices, and has retained it despite the subsequent price recovery. It has said it is not reviewing the policy. https://farmersweekly.co.nz//invoice-squeeze-hurts-small-f

03.01.2022 Fonterra’s admission finally: not about price I get it: Fonterra’s real interest is getting as much milk as possible from farmers, and it seems a much lower priority to make sure farmers are properly and reliably paid (is than an objective at all?). But, having been in touch with hundreds of farmers over the past 2 years, I reckon that for farmers the farmgate milk price is supremely important. Because it directly feeds and houses dairy farming families. And it is the main ...thing which farmers consider when committing to expenses of fertiliser, hay, seed, other fodder, and culling. 2 years on and the long term consequences to farmers of the 2016 unplanned culls and other end of season belt tightening are still creating long lasting financial pain for farmers, who were duped through no fault of their own, by Fonterra. So it’s terrible to read today that: While Saputo has eliminated price step downs, Fonterra has declined to do so. Remember that Fonterra also insisted that the 2016 step couldn’t be considered as retrospective pricing. So all of this means that, as far as I can tell, there’s nothing from Fonterra to suggest that they can't repeat the May 2016 style step down to reduce the full year price (forgive me, Fonterra, if I just call it a clawback). But I reckon that Fonterra might not try it again if we win our proposed class action with a Court declaration that the 2016 conduct was illegal, and recover millions of dollars in compensation for farmers. We are planning to start soon, and I believe we will win. There is still time for farmers to register their interest, at no commitment but so we can then invite them to formally join the case: https://www.adleyburstyner.com.au/farmers-farm-gate-milk-pr. Farmers will not have to pay anything from their own accounts. https://www.standard.net.au//fonterra-says-its-more-than-/

02.01.2022 Today we attended Court to observe the Federal Court proceedings between the ACCC, Murray Goulburn and former MG Managing Director Gary Helou. The Court ordered that Helou pay $200,000 in penalties and give an undertaking that he will not be involved in the dairy industry for 3 years, due to his knowing concern in MG’s false or misleading claims about the farmgate milk price during the 2015-16 season. The Court found that MG made false representations in relation to the 2015...-16 FMP, based on flawed assumptions, and that MG was aware of material risk factors which it did not disclose to farmers or the broader public. This is an important step in recognising the impact of false representations made by processors in regards to the FMP for 2015-16, including the loss of opportunity to plan for a reduced milk price. Our intended class action will pick up on these common themes as we seek to present evidence of Fonterra’s actions surrounding the May 2016 step-downs. See media release here:https://www.accc.gov.au//former-murray-goulburn-md-gary-he

01.01.2022 If you lost money on the Western Union scam, this offer may help. For specific legal advice on whether it’s good for you, feel free to contact Adley Burstyner lawyers: https://www.accc.gov.au//victims-scammed-via-western-union

01.01.2022 Crop farmers - are your crops mysteriously damaged? Leaves twisted or upward cupping. Maybe narrow, strap-like leaves on youngest growth or above ground roots on the stems of some annual flowers? If this is happening, it could be due to herbicide poison, possibly from neighbours. ... For advice as to your rights against the herbicide manufacturer, contact Adley Burstyner by [email protected]. Provide your telephone number, what you see, and we will call you back.

01.01.2022 Hide in rubbish bins to avoid a Grenfell death! Today I felt compelled to advise a person living in a Melbourne building to consider whether sleeping pills were... a good idea, in case it meant they slept too heavily, given that one of the comments after the Lacrosse Building in Docklands MELBOURNE was that the residents all responded quickly when the Fire Brigade knocked on their doors at 2am. https://www.theaustralian.com.au//fe9062f7fb6b39d61e741a06