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ACCC has concerns about $475M merger of rural retailers Elders, Delta
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-05-29 11:08 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The ACCC has raised concerns about the proposed acquisition by ASX-listed Elders of Delta Agribusiness, saying it could reduce competition in agriculture products.

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Thermomix cops $80,000 penalty for NDIS claims
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-05-29 11:27 pm By Christine Caulfield

Thermomix has paid $79,200 in penalties after being served with four infringement notices over ads claiming two appliances got the National Disability and Insurance Scheme tick.

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Judge questions ‘problematic’ difference in preeminent class action firms’ rates
Settlement 2025-05-28 11:32 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge has balked at Maurice Blackburn’s hourly rates in a jointly run class action against Treasury Wine Estates, questioning why the firm charged 20 per cent more than fellow preeminent class action firm Slater & Gordon. 

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Too late for Lendlease to run new argument in $120M Campbelltown land feud
Real Estate 2025-05-29 11:52 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Lendlease can’t bring new claims in an unsuccessful fight over Campbelltown plots worth $120 million, with a judge finding it was not appropriate to allow the amendments “at this very late stage”.

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Sydney law firm must pay $427,000 in negligence suit over land sale
Real Estate 2025-05-29 11:52 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has ordered a Sydney law firm to pay $427,000 to a former client after finding it drafted a defective notice in a land sale and defended proceedings that came about because of its own negligence.

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REA Group probe confirmed by competition watchdog
Real Estate 2025-05-29 11:18 pm By Christine Caulfield

The ACCC has confirmed it is investigating real estate listings giant REA Group, saying it was concerned to ensure “strong competition” in the real estate industry.

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Glencore wins contract to supply Cobalt Blue’s Kwinana cobalt refinery
Contracts 2025-05-29 11:30 pm By Andy Sidler

Glencore has won a contract to supply Cobalt Blue with up to half of the necessary feedstock to run its new Kwinana cobalt refinery.

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High Court asked to find mortgage was unreasonable director-related transaction
Appeals 2025-05-29 11:43 pm By Andy Sidler

The liquidators of a company created to invest in a $2.2 million Adelaide property have asked the High Court to reinstate a judgment that found a mortgage that sent the company into liquidation was an unreasonable director-related transaction and could be voided. 

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Charter Hall secures major tenants for $850M logistics hub
Real Estate 2025-05-29 11:19 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Real estate fund manager Charter Hall has secured leases for 90 per cent of its $850 million Light Horse logistics hub in Eastern Creek, Western Sydney.

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ASIC launches suit against missing ex-Blockchain Global director
Cryptocurrency 2025-05-28 11:55 pm By Andy Sidler

The corporate watchdog has brought proceedings against the former director of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange platform Blockchain Global for alleged violations of his directors duties. 

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