Christine Caulfield

Release of a review by the NSW government of the state's container terminal policy is "imminent", new transport minister John Graham told a parliamentary committee hearing last week.

New reports of criminal activity and violence have rocked the CFMEU, with calls from building groups for a "clean up", and a Coalition vow to deregister the embattled construction union and revive the industry watchdog.

The Victorian unit of privately-owned builder Roberts Co has entered voluntary administration, citing rising prices and the insolvency of critical subcontractors.

The Albanese government's response to a review of security of payment laws was a positive first step, building and construction industry groups said on Friday.

Westpac has agreed to fork over $130 million to settle a class action over payment of flexible commissions to car dealers, a practice that was banned by the corporate regulator seven years ago.

Two law firms have reached an agreement to join their class actions against Harvery Norman alleging the furniture retailer sold worthless warranties.

Holding Redlich has agreed to cover the costs awarded against its clients in a property spat, after a judge took the law firm to task for generating almost $30,000 in work following a settlement.

Liquidators of collapsed engineering company Hastie Group have brought proceedings against Hall & Wilcox, the law firm for the company's previous liquidators.

Russian company UC Rusal has lost a High Court leave bid after an "extremely harsh" finding that Rio Tinto was entitled to refuse alumina deliveries because of export sanctions.

Law firm Holding Redlich faces a possible adverse costs order for racking up what a judge said were "out of hand" fees following the settlement of a property dispute.