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Full Court revives strip search case by Qatar Airways passengers
Five passengers who were forced off a Qatar Airways flight and strip searched at Doha International Airport have successfully appealed the summary dismissal of their case against the airline, with the Full Court finding key issues were not suited for summary determination. 
$360M settlement in US may factor into Hino class action contingency fee
A judge has said a $360 million settlement in a US class action could be relevant to deciding whether to vary a 25 per cent contingency fee in an Australian class action against Hino Motors, which settled for $87 million.  
Maurice Blackburn prevails in Hyundai, Kia class action beauty parade
A judge has awarded carriage of class actions against Hyundai and Kia to Maurice Blackburn after declining to allow a sixth offer by competing firm Banton Group, saying re-bids outside the orderly process of carriage fights must be "carefully assessed".
IVF rebate class action launched against Medicare over ‘socially infertile’ label
A discrimination class action has been filed on behalf of single women and same-sex couples designated "socially infertile" and denied Medicare rebates for IVF.
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BP set to exit Australian Renewable Energy Hub
BP is reportedly set to exit one of the world's largest renewable energy projects, located in the Pilbara, as part of a shift in strategy.
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Activists win challenge to MACH’s Mount Pleasant coal mine expansion
The NSW Independent Planning Commission failed to consider the local impact of climate change when approving the expansion and extension of MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coal mine, an appeals court has ruled.
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Cromwell sells remaining stake in Chatswood office complex for $87M
Cromwell Property Group has sold its remaining 50 per cent stake in an office building in Sydney's Chatswood at the discount price of $87 million.
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ARENA pledges $44.9M for Calix green steel plant
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has committed $44.9 million to support Calix's development of a green steel demonstration plant using its Zero Emissions Steel Technology.
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Introbuild fails in challenge to NSW construction insurance blackout
A court has upheld a decision by Insurance and Care NSW to bar builder Introbuild Constructions from obtaining residential building insurance which shut it out of any projects valued over $20,000.
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Queen’s Wharf director to helm Brisbane Olympics infrastructure group
The project director who oversaw the delivery of the new Queen’s Wharf precinct in Brisbane has been appointed to lead the body tasked with delivering a slew of major infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.