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Appeal filed in landmark climate change class action
A class action is appealing a ruling that found the federal government owes no duty of care to Torres Strait Islanders to protect them from the effects of climate change, with experts predicting the High Court may ultimately decide the issue. 
The Wiggles scolded by ACCC over non-compliant Emma headband
Ubiquitous child entertainment group The Wiggles has admitted it likely breached consumer laws by selling Emma light-up headbands without warning consumers the dress-up toy contained button batteries, which can be fatal if swallowed. 
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HFW raids construction boutique to put down roots in Brisbane
Law firm HFW has expanded its global construction practice by snagging a leading construction lawyer and his team to capitalise on Queensland's construction boom.
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GPT divests Collins Street, Docklands building for $383M
In a show of the office market's recovery, GPT Group has reportedly sold 750 Collins Street in Melbourne's Docklands to a private buyer for $383 million.
ASIC accuses WA mineral exploration company of disclosure breaches
ASIC has filed proceedings against mineral exploration company AVZ Minerals and two of its directors, alleging the company failed to disclose a critical legal dispute, including a forgery claim, relating to a $32 million lithium mine deal.
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WA cancels $1.6B redevelopment for Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
The government of Western Australia will not move forward with a planned $1.6 billion redevelopment of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre but will instead divert most of its $1.6 billion investment to a hospital infrastructure fund.
Cosette appeals loss over exit from $672M Mayne Pharma merger
Cosette plans to appeal a ruling that rejected its bid to terminate an agreement to merge with Mayne Pharma, as the US drug company also refuses to agree to conditions needed to win Foreign Investment Review Board approval for the tie-up.
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Structural design firm found guilty over ‘potentially catastrophic’ wall collapse at Geocon site
A defunct design firm has been found guilty of health and safety violations after a shoring wall fell down at a Geocon construction site in Canberra, with a magistrate saying the collapse could have caused multiple deaths. 
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‘An example for industry to follow” Samsung C&T solar farm wins swift approval
The government has granted speedy approval to a solar farm and BESS on cleared land near Toowoomba in Queensland.
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Insurers lose round in case by CPB, John Holland over $8B Northwest Rail Link
A judge won't schedule an initial trial on the limitations period in a $150 million coverage spat between insurers and Northwest Rail Link builders CPB Contractors and John Holland.