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Bubble tea chain Chatime fined for underpaying staff
Employment 2024-11-26 11:59 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Bubble tea chain Chatime Australia and its managing director have been fined $132,480 for underpaying employees in its Melbourne and Sydney stores by more than $160,000.

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Travelex wins opposition to blockchain tech company’s trade marks
Intellectual Property 2024-11-26 3:20 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

International currency exchange company Travelex has won its opposition to three trade marks by blockchain travel company Travelx.

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Deputy PM Marles sued by chief of staff who complained about bullying
Employment 2024-11-25 11:54 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The chief of staff of Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has sued her boss and another senior staffer for allegedly pushing her out of her role after she raised concerns about bullying in the office.

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Albanese government dumps misinformation bill
Media 2024-11-25 1:02 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The Alabese government has dumped a bill to combat misinformation and disinformation online following opposition from Liberal and Greens senators.

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NAB accused of rescinding job offer to pregnant employee
Employment 2024-11-21 2:46 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A former NAB employee has taken the bank to court alleging her employment offer was rescinded after her boss discovered she was pregnant.

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Bird & Bird snags DLA Piper partner for Sydney office
Business of Law 2024-11-21 11:42 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Bird & Bird has hired DLA Piper technology and data protection partner Nicholas Boyle to join the firm’s Sydney office.

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Former Tabcorp CEO was forced to resign, FWC finds
Employment 2024-11-20 11:43 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A Fair Work Commission decision has cleared the way for former Tabcorp CEO Adam Rytenskild to pursue an unfair dismissal claim against the betting giant.

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Banned financial advisor faces charges over undisclosed commissions
Financial Services 2024-11-20 2:10 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A banned financial advisor has landed himself in court after allegedly taking secret commissions from clients.

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Second law firm investigating class action against Coles, Woolworths
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-11-19 2:35 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Coles and Woolworths face a possible second class action over alleged dodgy discounts the subject of enforcement action by the consumer watchdog.

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Bunnings’ facial recognition tech found to have breached privacy laws
Privacy & Cybersecurity 2024-11-19 4:10 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Bunnings has been found to have breached privacy laws with the use of facial recognition technology in its stores, but the hardware chain has vowed to seek a review of the decision.

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