Meta Class Action Investigation
Shine Lawyers is examining whether Australian children, young people and their families may have viable claims against Meta and other social media companies in relation to alleged harms experienced by children and young people linked to social media platform design and use. To stay informed as this investigation progresses, register below
What is the Meta Class Action Investigation about?
Shine Lawyers is investigating potential Australian legal action concerning the design, operation and promotion of social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, and alleged harms linked to their use by children and young people.
The investigation will consider allegations that certain platform features may have encouraged excessive or compulsive use, and whether users and families were adequately warned about potential risks.
Can I join the Meta Class Action Investigation?
Yes – we will send regular updates as our investigation progresses. To stay informed, please register your interest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a class action?
What is a class action?
When Governments, large companies or institutions do the wrong thing and people are harmed or suffer loss as a result, an individual can have little to no means of bringing a legal claim.
Class actions are an important mechanism within Australia’s legal system that allow large groups of people to come together to pursue a claim collectively.
For a class action to take place, there are three criteria that need to be met:
there must be 7 or more people that have claims against the same defendant; and
the claims relate to the same or similar circumstances; and
the claim must relate to at least one common issue of law or fact.
For more information about how class actions resolve, click here.
How long do class actions take to resolve?
How long do class actions take to resolve?
It can take up to several years for a class action to resolve. The time taken from case commencement through to resolution and settlement administration depends on the particular case, and the nature of the claim.
For more information about class actions and how they work, click here.
Does it cost anything to join a class action?
Does it cost anything to join a class action?
Shine Lawyers is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or financial situation, has access to justice. We run our class actions in a way that means you are not exposed to any out-of-pocket costs or financial risk.
When a class action is successful, the legal fees and costs to run the class action are deducted from the settlement amount that is approved by the Court. If the class action is unsuccessful, we will ensure there are no out-of-pocket costs to you.
Will my contact details be kept private?
Will my contact details be kept private?
Yes, your contact details will remain confidential.
Shine Lawyers will only use your personal information strictly for the purpose of any legal proceedings and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Meet the Meta Class Action Investigation team
Shine Lawyers Meta Class Action Investigation team includes some of the firm’s most experienced litigators, solicitors and support staff. Learn more about the team running this class action by clicking on their profiles below.
Why Choose Shine Lawyers?
In successful settlements and judgments
We have secured more than $1 billion in class action settlements and judgments for our group members.
years of collective experience
Our team includes the country’s most experienced class actions experts and litigators with the skill, industry insight and dedication to deliver the best possible outcomes for deserving Australians.
dedicated class actions team members
We are proudly one of the largest class actions teams in the country. Our senior practitioners are supported by a dedicated team devoted to the complex field of class actions.
Media Releases
By registering with us, you are signing up to receive updates on the Meta Class Action Investigation. Registering with us does not establish a solicitor client legal relationship with Shine Lawyers. As we have not entered into a solicitor client retainer with you at this time any rights you may have are not presently protected. Statutory time limits may also apply to your claim. If you have any concerns about your potential claim, please seek independent legal advice immediately.
