Just glancing at Shareholder class actions in Australia pdf, it...

Just glancing at Shareholder class actions in Australia pdf, it would take 3 years or more for an adjudication. Will salary and other items paid during these 3 or more years ie, does the company continue operating or goes 'frozen'?
I was part of a class action and it took more than 6 years,, the law firm did very well out of it and i will receive $10. Would we return 4c per share or less, how do they work it out?
The company has not communicated effectively, i feel, to share holders.