Justin Gleeson
Justin Gleeson is a prominent Australian barrister and Senior Counsel known for his expertise in public law and commercial litigation. He has represented various high-profile cases and organizations, and is recognized for his advocacy skills and legal insight. Recently, he has been in the news for representing Qantas Airlines in a Federal Court case concerning the illegal termination of over 1800 employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he argued that the airline did not intentionally exploit the crisis.
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Justin Gleeson, SC, stated that any penalty close to the maximum would be 'manifestly unfair'.
Qantas to be hit by A$90m penalty over mass sacking during pandemic
New Zealand· 2025-08-18
Justin Gleeson is a former solicitor-general who sold his Bondi house for $10.8 million in May.
Manly home sells for $22 million
Australia· 2025-07-06
Justin Gleeson is a former Solicitor-General of Australia who founded Banco Chambers.
Garbo patriarch set to double his money in four years on $40m spreadAustralia· 2025-05-30
Justin Gleeson, SC, is representing Qantas in the court proceedings regarding the illegal sacking of workers.
Airline illegally fired staff to survive ‘business calamities’, court hearsAustralia· 2025-05-21