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ARN thought Jackie O’s $10M pay not justified without Sandilands, court told
Australian Radio Network's board thought Jackie O Henderson was not worth $10 million a year without co-host Kyle Sandilands, a court has heard as it rejects access to documents over which the broadcaster and the radio star claim privilege.
Ex-Melbourne Football Club CEO alleges whistleblower violations
The former CEO of Melbourne Football Club alleges he was terminated because he raised concerns about underpayments and a consultant engaged by the club, in violation of whistleblower protections. 
Telstra wins order blocking ex-Purple boss from Vocus job
A Federal Court judge has granted teleco giant Telstra's bid to block a former senior executive from working at competitor Vocus until next year. 
15 barristers elevated to silk in Victoria
The Victorian Bar has welcomed 15 new senior counsel, including barristers who worked on the Black Saturday bushfire class actions, COVID-19 business interruption cases and junior doctors underpayments class actions.
Court throws out law lecturer’s defamation suit over FWC case
A judge has tossed a defamation suit by a Swinburne University academic against a publisher over an article about a Fair Work Commission decision, finding the article was a fair report of a public document.
Former ISGroup boss mostly defeats strike-out bid in dismissal case
Sacked boss of ISGroup Roy Mellon has largely defeated a bid to strike out his reply to the surveying company's defence, with a judge saying he was entitled to dispute the reasons given for his dismissal.
Wotton Kearney faces Fair Work suit by former senior associate
A former senior associate at Wotton Kearney has brought a Fair Work case against the law firm, alleging he was unfairly dismissed from his role. 
Uber can’t stay reactivation of speeding driver pending appeal
Uber's bid to halt an order for reactivation of a driver who went over the speed limit on four trips has been rejected by the Fair Work Commission, which said the rideshare giant had not established any risk arising absent a stay.
Payton Capital state manager appeals failed whistleblower claims
A former state manager of HMC-owned property investor Payton Capital has appealed a finding that his disclosures about two investments were not a substantial or operative factor behind his dismissal. 
MinRes’ Chris Ellison loses bid to strike out lawyer’s dismissal claim
Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison has lost his bid to strike out an unfair dismissal claim by a former in-house lawyer for the company, who told the court Ellison said “just get rid of her” in a 2024 meeting.