General Update on the Status of the Administration | Last updated February 2026
The Administrators have begun sending notices of assessment to eligible group members. The notices set out how the compensation amount was determined and the proportion that will be paid in the second interim payment. The Administrators have started making second interim payments and these will be paid periodically as compensation assessments are finalised by our team. We anticipate that most compensation assessments will be completed by the middle of 2026. If we need further information to finalise your assessment we will contact you - you do not need to contact our office.
Compensation Handbook
The Administrators have prepared a Compensation Handbook to explain how the Administrators assess Group Members’ compensation pursuant to the Settlement Scheme and to assist in answering questions Group Members have had about the assessment process.
The Administrators have been distributing the Compensation Handbook to Group Members together with their Notices of Assessment. Notices of Assessments are being sent to group members progressively as their compensation assessments are finalised. The distribution of Notices of Assessments will continue over the coming months. If you have not received your Notice of Assessment yet, but would like to access the Compensation Handbook now, you can access it here
Case Management Hearing 12 February 2026
There was a case management hearing before the Federal Court of Australia on 12 February. The Administrators provided an update to the Court on the status of the Administration, addressed some issues raised in correspondence and provided a timeframe for the completion of compensation assessments. The Administrators anticipate that the large majority of compensation assessments will be completed by 30 June 2026. The Administrators are sending Notices of Assessments to group members on a daily basis, as they are finalised.
Justice Lee has tentatively listed the Administrations for a case management hearing on 16 July 2026 and has requested the Administrators provide a written update to the court regarding the progress of the Administration by 30 June 2026. Following receipt of the Administrator’s report, if His Honour is satisfied of the Administration’s progress, he will vacate the case management hearing on 16 July 2026. Justice Lee advised that if group members wish to raise any issues with the Court about the Administration, that those issues can be raised directly by group members on 16 July 2026, rather than via communication to the Court.
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Should you require any assistance please contact our Mesh Settlement Administration team on 07 4158 8772 or via email on enquiries@meshsettlementadmin.com.au
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Key Dates
Appointment
Federal Court approves settlements
Mar-23
Appointment of Settlement Administrators
Sep-23
Information Gathering
Shine Lawyers to provide Registrants’ data and medical records to the Settlement Administrators
Nov-23
Settlement Administrators identify Registrants’ medical practitioners
In Progress
Settlement Administrators obtain Registrants’ medical records
In Progress
Registrants to provide authorities enabling Settlement Administrators to request their medical records
In Progress
Eligibility
Settlement Administrators determine Registrants’ eligibility to participate in the settlements
In Progress
Notices of Eligibility distributed to Registrants
In Progress
Interim Payments distributed to Eligible Group Members
In Progress
Assessments
Settlement Administrators determine Eligible Group Members’ claims
In Progress
Notices of Assessment distributed to Eligible Group Members
In Progress
Interim Payments distributed to Eligible Group Members
In Progress
Final Payments distributed to Eligible Group Members
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