THE Federal Government says it made an offer to the law farm leading the class action against the 2011 live export ban – as the group struggles to come to an agreement on a payout figure.
Parties involved in the class action, aside from the lead claimants the Brett Family, have not seen any money since Justice Stephen Rares ruled the ban unlawful in June 2020. The case is believed to be costing tax payers about $1bn.
In a statement to Beef Central, a Department of Finance spokesperson said it was trying to resolve the matter, and put forward an offer right before Christmas.
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