Jul 28, 2026 – 1.58pmA Federal Court judge has singled out Gerry Harvey for scathing criticism, saying that the billionaire’s complete disregard for consumers was a key reason his company Harvey Norman must pay an outsize $35 million fine for a deceptive advertising campaign.That fine is almost double the $20 million fine the judge slapped on co-defendant Latitude Finance, for a total of $55 million between the pair. Harvey Norman has foreshadowed an appeal.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Judge slams Harvey Norman boss, orders $55m fine over misleading ads
A Federal Court judge has condemned Gerry Harvey’s “complete disregard” for potential harm to consumers from a deceptive ad campaign run alongside lender Latitude.
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