Last mentioned: Mar 10, 2026
Federal Court Ruling
Justice Lee declares Bekier and Martin breached their duties in a landmark judgment.
Federal Court Ruling
Justice Michael Lee finds Bekier and Martin breached their duties in a landmark 501-page decision.
Federal Court Ruling
Justice Michael Lee finds Matthias Bekier and Paula Martin breached their corporate duties.
ASIC Lawsuit
ASIC commences civil penalty proceedings against Matthias Bekier, Paula Martin, and nine others.
ASIC Lawsuit
ASIC initiates legal action against Matthias Bekier, Paula Martin, and nine other directors.
ASIC Lawsuit
The regulator initiates legal action against 11 former Star executives and directors.
NAB Deception
Star provides misleading information to NAB regarding the use of China UnionPay cards for gambling.
Banking Misrepresentation
Star provides false information to NAB and China UnionPay regarding the use of cards for gambling.
NAB/UnionPay Deception
Star falsely claims China UnionPay cards are used for non-gambling purposes to maintain banking access.
Suncity Misconduct
Suspicious conduct by junket staff, including cash deliveries in cooler bags, occurs at Star casinos.
Suncity Misconduct
Junket staff observed delivering cash in cooler bags and evading CCTV at Star casinos.
Suncity Misconduct
Suspicious cash deliveries and CCTV evasion by junket staff occur at Star casinos.
The Federal Court of Australia has dismissed ASIC's high-stakes civil penalty proceedings against former directors and officers of Star Entertainment Group. Despite the legal setback, the regulator maintains that the case serves as a critical warning to corporate boards regarding their oversight responsibilities.
The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that former Star Entertainment CEO Matthias Bekier and General Counsel Paula Martin breached their corporate duties by overseeing a 'dysfunctional' culture. The ruling centers on the failure to disclose criminal risks associated with the Suncity junket and misleading National Australia Bank regarding prohibited gambling transactions.
The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that former Star Entertainment Group CEO Matthias Bekier breached his corporate duties by overseeing a 'dysfunctional and unethical' culture. The landmark decision highlights systemic failures in reporting criminal risks to the board and misleading financial partners about gambling transactions.
The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that former Star Entertainment Group CEO Matthias Bekier and General Counsel Paula Martin breached their corporate duties by failing to disclose significant criminal risks and misleading lenders. Justice Michael Lee described the company's culture as 'dysfunctional and unethical' in a landmark 501-page decision.