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Qube, developer can’t revive $20M suit over contaminated land
A Qube unit and a developer have lost their bid to revive a $20 million suit against the Department of Defence over asbestos contamination at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct, with an appeals court finding the department wasn't required to return the land to "pristine" condition.
After High Court loss, Zip reaches deal with Firstmac to acquire TM
Zip Co has reached an agreement to acquire the 'Zip' trade mark from non-bank lender Firstmac, after the High Court rejected its honest concurrent use defence last week.
ASIC wraps up disclosure breach case against Rex without calling CEO
ASIC has wrapped up its case against regional airline Rex without evidence from its former executive chairman, who reversed course this week and admitted he misled investors and breached his directors duties.
Ex-JLL execs resolve defamation suits against The Australian publisher
Two former JLL executives have resolved defamation proceedings against the publisher of The Australian over articles that claimed they went to strip clubs and sent lewd messages to an in-house WhatsApp group. 
X Corp agrees to pay $750K for contravening Online Safety Act
Elon Musk’s X Corp has been ordered to pay $750,000 after admitting it failed to give the eSafety Commissioner information about measures it has taken to crack down on child exploitation on its platform. 
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Fraser Coast case breaches $500K settlement, court finds
A developer has defeated a golf driving range’s challenge to plans for a major residential development on the Fraser Coast in Queensland, with a judge finding it was barred from bringing the appeal by an earlier $500,000 settlement.
Rex director admits liability in ASIC’s disclosure breach case
The former executive chairman at regional airline Rex has admitted ASIC’s claims that he misled investors about the company’s position and breached his directors duties and may give evidence for the corporate watchdog, a court has heard. 
Childcare centre told worker ‘inclusivity’ extends to ‘racist’ views
A Maldivian worker at a childcare centre who was told his employer's inclusivity policy extended to “racist and Nazi views” has won a lawsuit over his "extremely harsh" dismissal. 
Third class action firm circles James Hardie over FY26 guidance
A third law firm has launched a shareholder class action investigation into James Hardie's alleged inadequate disclosures about troubles in its North American fiber cement unit in a market guidance for the 2026 financial year.
Clock’s ticking for Rex directors as ASIC opens disclosure breach case
Four directors of regional airline Rex are set to decide this week whether they will remain silent in the face of allegations by the corporate regulator that they misled investors about the company’s financial position.