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Manus Island security guard sues Maurice Blackburn for negligence
A former Manus Island security guard has sued Maurice Blackburn, alleging the firm’s negligence prevented him from receiving higher compensation for his psychiatric injuries.
Macquarie says it could rely on Nuix’s ‘promises’ about $1.8B IPO prospectus
Macquarie Capital has hit back at a class action over an alleged misleading prospectus for Nuix’s $1.8 billion IPO, saying it was entitled as underwriter to rely on the software company's promises.
Mineralogy can’t get more discovery from CITIC in $12B Pilbara mine feud
Mineralogy has lost its bid for expanded discovery from CITIC in a case seeking to compel the Clive Palmer-owned tenement owner to file expansion proposals allegedly needed to maintain production at a Pilbara iron mine.
KFC franchisee forced breastfeeding manager to express milk in tent
The largest KFC franchisee in Australia has been ordered to pay damages to a former breastfeeding manager after a tribunal found she had to express milk under a tent in a doorless storeroom.
Energy Queensland unit fights probe into Centrepay charges
Ergon Energy is challenging a notice from the energy regulator in its probe of payments received via a Centrelink direct debit scheme, after AGL was fined $25 million for overcharging welfare recipients.
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Allens advises on green bank’s $1.9B investment in Transgrid projects
Allens has advised Clean Energy Finance Corporation on a $1.9 billion investment in two Transgrid projects, one of which will connect Snowy Hydro 2.0 with Sydney and regional NSW.
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GPT Group to increase stake in Highpoint Shopping Centre for $205M
Property fund manager GPT Group has announced it will increase its stake in Melbourne’s Highpoint Shopping Centre to 25 per cent in a $204.6 million transaction.
New class action says 3M sold hazardous PFAS products
Chemical manufacturer 3M is facing a class action alleging it sold products containing hazardous materials known as PFAS without disclosing the risks they posed. 
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Court rejects plan for ecologically sustainable Port Stephens development
A judge has rejected green developer Kingshill’s development application for an “ecologically sustainable” 1,900 residential lot concept in Port Stephens, upholding findings that it could have significant impacts on local wildlife.
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$2B Sydney development wins more time to replace combustible cladding
The owners of One Central Park in Sydney have struck a deal with the NSW government for more time to replace its Aluminium Composite Panel cladding, which has been largely banned due to fire risk.