Competition & Consumer Protection
In fight over Kalgoorlie site, Coles says ACCC not arbiter of consumer choice
Independent supermarkets should not be insulated from the effects of competition by the ACCC, Coles has told a tribunal as it challenges the watchdog's rejection of its proposed acquisition of a Kalgoorlie supermarket site.
AI
Government to mandate AI breach reporting, establish regulator
The federal government will implement new measures, including mandatory reporting and possible criminal law reforms, to tighten its control of AI companies, after a rogue AI agent infiltrated Medicare's portal.
Settlement
Greensill administrators settle case against GFG Alliance’s Liberty
Administrators of collapsed supply chain finance company Greensill Capital have reached a settlement with GFG Alliance's Liberty companies, resolving a case that was set for trial beginning Tuesday.
Competition & Consumer Protection
ACCC wants $15M penalty against defunct Beacon for ‘deceitful’ sales tactics
The consumer regulator has asked the court to impose a $15 million penalty against defunct printer cartridge supplier Beacon over its use of "trickery" in its sales tactics and a $1.5 million penalty against its former director.
Class Actions
Class action can’t add claim about Philips CPAP replacement device approval
A class action against Philips Electronics over allegedly faulty CPAP machines has lost its bid to add a claim that replacement devices were not adequate because they should have first received regulatory approval.
Courts
‘Dynamo’ new judge stands on ‘shoulder pads’ of women before her
A new judge described as an almost fearless “dynamo” who once took a brief eight minutes before she was due to appear has given thanks to the women who paved the way for her appointment to the court.
Defamation
‘The Deb’ actress seeks stay of costs order in Rebel Wilson defamation case
The lead actress in 'The Deb' is seeking a stay of costs orders made against her while she appeals her loss in a defamation suit against actress Rebel Wilson, claiming enforcement of the orders will bankrupt her.
Employment
BHP tells Full Court workers responsible for exercising public holiday rights
BHP's labour hire subsidiary has told the Full Court that it was up to employees to exercise their right under the Fair Work Act to refuse to work on public holidays, as it defends a class action brought on behalf of up to 7,000 former employees.
Construction
Cement Australia faces $60M suit over Port Melbourne silo storage project
Builder Fitzgerald Constructions has sued Cement Australia and Independent Cement alleging they breached an $80 million contract to build a storage silo in Port Melbourne.
Construction
Giving in to CFMEU demands only option, Big Build royal commission hears
The royal commission probing Victoria's Big Build has heard that for site operators, there was no alternative but to give in to demands by the CFMEU.
