“The largest consumer class action in Australian history begins in the Federal Court in Melbourne today as 38,000 ANZ customers appeal over the bank’s fees. Law firm Maurice Blackburn is taking the action on behalf of ANZ customers, with the court set to examine whether the fees are fair or whether they are excessive and therefore illegal. A High Court decision last year paved the way for the trial in the Federal Court. Maurice Blackburn has the financial backing of publicly listed litigator IMF. Andrew Watson, the head of class actions at Maurice Blackburn, says the fees are not an accurate reflection of the costs faced by banks when customers are caught out.”
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-02/class-action-over-anz-bank-fees/5126286