Appeared for Qantas Superannuation Ltd as trustee of Qantas Super, instructed by King & Wood Mallesons.
Successful defence of appeal by member of the Australian and International Pilots Association against determination by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority to confirm trustee’s decision was fair and reasonable as to the calculation of defined benefit entitlements for long haul crews.
Heard by Yates J on 15 November 2023.
Judgment:
Media coverage:
Former Qantas pilot takes his fight to have his super recalculated to the Federal Court (The Australian, 15 November 2023)
Former Qantas pilot loses his court fight to have his superannuation recalculated for leap years (The Australian, 1 February 2024)
Former Qantas pilot fails in superannuation court bid (Daily Telegraph, 1 February 2024)