15.9 C
Byron Shire
June 5, 2026
Byron EchoLetters

Class action

By Peter Olson, Goonengerry

Latest News

Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Lismore leaders meet in parliament for industry briefing

More than 50 business, investment and community leaders gathered at NSW Parliament House this week for the "Lismore 60,000 Industry Briefing", which was described as an "important conversation about the city's future growth, investment opportunities and long-term prosperity".
Read more

Other News

Local NewsCourtney Reid, Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre - 0

More than a pantry – helping feed our community

Neighbourhood Centre has been running a low-cost community pantry? And over the last few years it’s really expanded.
Read more
Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Drug driving reform introduced to NSW Parliament

Greens MP and drug harm reduction spokesperson Cate Faehrmann has welcomed news that reform to drug driving laws for medicinal cannabis patients will finally be introduced into NSW Parliament.
Read more
EditorialAslan Shand - 0

Drugs: a health problem needing law reform

The 2024 Penington Institute’s Annual Overdose Report stated that, ‘in 2022 there were 2,356 drug-induced deaths in Australia, equating to approximately six lives needlessly lost each day’.
Read more
Local NewsAslan Shand - 0

Local family-owned Byron businesses asking for your support

Long-term, local Byron businesses are calling on the community for support as they struggle to remain afloat as the drainage works in Byron Bay continue.
Read more
Byron EchoJeff James, Kingscliff - 0

Kingscliff insurance

Recently, many Kingscliff locals have been hit by massive increases in their home insurance. Some properties are located in...
Read more
Byron EchoAlistair Bell, Byron Bay - 0

Rail trail funding 1

The Echo reports ‘fury’ over the federal government’s failure to fund the rail trail. I recall fury when government...
Read more

Australians who believe they were injured by covid jabs in April filed the first ever class action lawsuit against those who promised ‘safe and effective’ vaccines. For those interested, see www.covidvaxclassaction.com.au.

Respondents in the matter will be Commonwealth of Australia; Greg Hunt, the former Federal Health Minister of Australia; John Skerritt of the TGA; Paul Kelly, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer; and Brendan Murphy, the secretary of the Department of Health. 

The applicants allege that the respondents’ actions to advance the acceptance and use of the various approved COVID-19 vaccines constitutes negligence and/or misfeasance and they seek compensation for personal injury; health care expenses; additional out-of-pocket expenses; economic loss; the need for gratuitous care and non-economic loss.

Peter Olson, Goonengerry

Previous articleViews, brews, cocktails, beats and eats in Lennox Head
Next articleMandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Yes

For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling.

If you are a local business owner help us and in turn we help you. All The Echo asks for is advertising, not a free ride. It is every advert in The Echo and on www.echo.net.au, which creates the space for all the stories and coverage of community events, happenings and concerns.

If you are a reader you can become a sponsor of The Echo. Your support keeps the us independent.

Even a small one-off or regular donation from you will help keep the echo’s independent voice alive and strong.

Support Us

Become one of the supporters who helps keep independent, local journalism alive in the Byron Shire by contributing anything from as little as the cost of a coffee each month.

You're Wonderful, Thank you for supporting independent journalism in the Byron Shire

You’re supporting The Echo, thank you

Your contribution is keeping independent, local journalism alive in the Northern Rivers.

Because of supporters like you, we can keep every story free for everyone — no paywall, no exceptions. Your money goes directly to funding our newsroom of 40-odd local workers covering the stories that matter to this community.

Tell us what you think, give us your opinion

The Echo loves your letters and comments and is proud to provide a community forum on the issues that matter most to our readers and the people of the NSW north coast. So don’t be a passive reader, email us your epistles at editor@echo.net.au.

The letters deadline for The Echo is noon Friday. Letters longer than 200 words may be cut. The publication of letters is at the discretion of the letters editor. Please remember to include your full name, address and telephone number.

Online comments are no longer available.

Local News

Nazi ideology crack down sees fines of up to $11,000

The Echo - 0
Reforms that crack down on conduct which indicates support for Nazi ideology has passed NSW parliament.
Read more
Local News

Building sites ‘blitzed’ between Coffs Harbour and Tweed Heads

The Echo - 0
More than 100 building sites from Coffs Harbour to Tweed Heads have been inspected, which has been described as a 'blitz' by the NSW Labor government.
Read more
Local News

Council tightens ‘affordable housing’ rules

Paul Bibby - 0
Byron Council has tightened its definition of ‘affordable housing’ in a bid to make access to housing more equitable on major projects like the former Mullumbimby Hospital site and 57 Station Street.
Read more
Local News

Push to slow traffic outside Coorabell Hall

Paul Bibby - 0
The campaign to slow traffic on the short stretch of Coolamon Scenic Drive outside Coorabell Hall is gradually gathering momentum, with Byron Council supporting a lower speed limit despite advice the road may not meet state criteria.
Read more

Support Us

Become one of the supporters who helps keep independent, local journalism alive in the Byron Shire by contributing anything from as little as the cost of a coffee each month.

You're Wonderful, Thank you for supporting independent journalism in the Byron Shire