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This article outlines the lessons learnt from the class action for the industry in terms of differences in the applicable standard of care and the need for clearly defined dam operating procedures and guidelines. It considers potential reforms the industry may wish to consider to undo the balance of the trial decision. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kione Johnson Special Counsel, King &#038; Wood Mallesons The Queensland Floods Class Action was one of the largest class actions in Australian history. 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