Proposed settlement
On 16 March 2026, the parties reached an in-principle settlement of $125 million, including costs.
The proposed settlement is subject to Court approval. This means that the Court must first determine if the terms of the proposed settlement are just and reasonable. This process involves many steps, including a notification period to allow group members time to consider the proposed settlement. We anticipate that a notice about the proposed settlement will be distributed sometime in May.
The settlement approval will take several months. Assuming that the Court approves the settlement, the Settlement Administrator will then need to assess:
- does the registrant meet the definition of a group member;
- if the registrant is a group member, whether that group member is eligible to participate in the settlement; and
- if eligible, calculate the amount of compensation that group member is likely to receive based on their specific circumstances.
This process will also take some time.
It is important to note that the Settlement Administrator will be an independent person, appointed by the Court - it will not be Quinn Emanuel. Quinn Emanuel will not hold any information relevant to the Settlement Administrator's assessment by of your claim for compensation.
Enquiries about the proposed settlement and next steps
To ensure that we progress the proposed settlement efficiently and to maximise our resources, we are unlikely to be able to respond to any enquiries via email or phone that are already answered on our website. Our website will be updated regularly, and we encourage you to check it frequently.
Answers to commonly asked questions such as 'when will I be paid?' and 'how much will I be paid?' and 'am I eligible to participate in the proposed settlement?' can be found in the FAQ section at the bottom of this page. Again, in the interest of allocating our resources appropriately, we will not be responding to those enquires.
Do you need to update your contact details?
If you believe you are a group member and need to update your contact information, please email us at enquiries@hotelquarantinesettlement.com.au and include 'Updated Contact Details' in the subject heading as well as your "old" contact details in the email so that we can locate your information.