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ACCC opposes Yamaha’s bid to acquire boat maker Telwater
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-12-18 11:38 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The ACCC has opposed Yamaha Motor’s proposed acquisition of aluminium trailer boat maker Telwater, saying it would result in the substantial lessening of competition in the wholesale supply of outboard motors.

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Court approves $6.8M settlement in train derailment class action
Class Actions 2025-12-17 11:19 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A court has signed off on a $6.8 million settlement in a class action against a Queensland trucking company on behalf of owners of cargo on a freight train derailed by a truck at a level crossing.

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Sydney light rail class action revived by High Court
Construction 2025-12-17 11:26 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The High Court has revived a class action by small business owners over the interference caused by the construction of the Sydney light rail network.

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Court won’t hear separate question in fight over Rundle Mall lease valuations
Construction 2025-12-17 11:41 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A court has declined tenant Realside Rundle Square’s bid for a hearing on a preliminary question concerning a term in its lease in proceedings against M3Property and a valuer alleging tenants of Adelaide’s Rundle Mall have been overcharged for rent since 2006. 

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Woolworths to fight latest staff underpayments class action
Employment 2025-12-15 11:53 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Woolworths confirmed Monday it was facing another class action linked to employee underpayments, and has vowed to defend itself against the claims.

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WestConnex class action set for hearing on discontinuance
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-12-16 11:35 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The lead plaintiffs in a class action over the compulsory acquisition of land for the WestConnex road project will press on with a bid to discontinue the case, telling a judge they have exhausted all options for funding.

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Multiplex wins $317M contract to build new Canberra theatre
Construction 2025-12-16 11:55 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Multiplex has secured a $317 million contract for the construction of a new lyric theatre in Canberra capable of hosting large-scale theatrical productions.

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ANZ sued by former CEO Shayne Elliott over $13.5M bonus
Employment 2025-12-12 11:37 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

ANZ is facing a lawsuit by former CEO Shayne Elliott alleging the bank breached the terms of a contract governing his departure when it denied him $13.5 million in bonus payments.

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Coles, Woolworths to face $10M fines for price-gouging under new rules
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-12-12 11:54 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Under new rules that will come into effect in July, large supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths will face $10 million fines for price-gouging.

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AMP to pay $29M to settle another royal commission class action
Class Actions 2025-12-11 10:43 am By Cat Fredenburgh

AMP has agreed to pay $29 million to settle a class action alleging insurance customers were overcharged, putting to rest another case stemming from “serious misconduct” that came to light curing the 2018 banking royal commission.

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