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Non-compete clauses to get ax for employees earning under $175,000
The Albanese government will ban non-compete clauses in employment contracts for workers earning salaries under the high-income threshold, saying the clauses were dragging down wages.
Lawyer accused of attempted blackmail wins round against Canberra firm
A lawyer accused of trying to blackmail personal injury firm Maliganis Edwards Johnson has won a challenge to an injunction, with a judge finding the blackmail allegation was more nuanced than conveyed by the Canberra firm. 
PwC settles former tax partner’s case over retirement payments
A former PricewaterhouseCoopers partner has settled his case against the consulting giant, which alleged he was denied promised retirement payments.
Chief of staff to Deputy PM Richard Marles drops bullying case
A former chief of staff to Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has resolved her case alleging she was forced out after complaints of bullying.
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Perth boutique builder Ultimo Constructions collapses
Perth-based boutique builder Ultimo has entered liquidation, the latest construction company to go under as the industry faces rising costs and labour shortages.
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Multiplex tapped for Canberra’s $1B Northside Hospital project
The ACT government’s has appointed Multiplex to support design and planning work for the next stage of the territory's northside hospital project in Canberra.
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Two law firms advise on $260M Calala BESS in NSW
Renewable energy developer Equis has begun construction of a two battery energy storage system in Tamworth, NSW after securing $260 million in financing.
Origin cops $17.6M penalty in action by Victoria’s essential services watchdog
Origin Energy has been ordered to pay a record $17.6 million after admitting it breached Victoria’s energy rules, impacting over 670,000 customers.
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‘A no brainer’: National licensing plan for electricians gets thumbs up from builders
The federal Treasurer's proposed national licensing scheme for electricians is a welcome move that will cut red tape and increase productivity, Master Builders Australia has said.
Lehrmann inquiry chair Walter Sofronoff to fight serious corrupt conduct finding
An ACT Integrity Commission report has found serious corrupt conduct by Walter Sofronoff KC, who chaired a Board of Inquiry into the prosecution of alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann.