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Ben Roberts-Smith’s criticisms of trial judge ‘unwarranted’, says appeals court
Appeals 2025-05-20 11:28 pm By Cindy Cameronne

In tossing his challenge to a finding that he committed war crimes in Afghanistan, an appeals court rejected Ben Roberts-Smith’s criticisms of the trial judge, finding the judge gave sufficient weight to the presumption of innocence. 

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Dexus wins injunction in battle over stake in Melbourne, Launceston airports
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-05-21 11:41 pm By Christine Caulfield

Real estate assets manager Dexus has won a court injunction against the forced sale of its shares in the company that operates Melbourne and Launceston Airports after allegations of confidentiality breaches.

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Southbank tower developer seeks stay in Crown Group’s suit over stalled project
Construction 2025-05-21 11:57 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Developer Infinity wants to stay a case by liquidators of collapsed developer Crown Group seeking to sell the land for their stalled joint venture for a residential tower in Melbourne’s Southbank.

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Shopping centre can’t retain $1.5M after failed $30M land purchase
Construction 2025-05-21 11:52 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A Victorian shopping centre has been ordered to pay back $1.5 million to a company that broke a contract for a $30 million land sale.

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Court ‘loathe’ to order more discovery in ACCC suit against Mastercard
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-05-20 11:02 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A judge hearing the ACCC’s misuse of market power case against Mastercard has said he’s “loathe” to order any further discovery, as the credit card company argues a fight over waiver of legal professional privilege could involve “potentially enormous” further discovery. 

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Judge recuses herself from case, citing ‘friendly’ relationship with legal watchdog CEO
Legal Ethics 2025-05-20 11:45 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has recused herself from hearing the Victorian legal watchdog’s case against the owners of a law firm, saying she was “fortified” in that choice due to concerns raised about her longstanding relationship with the regulator’s CEO. 

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Non-competes ban should be top of mind for employers, says new HopgoodGanim partner
Business of Law 2025-05-20 11:24 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Albanese government’s proposed ban on non-compete agreements should be top of mind for employers, according to HopgoodGanim’s newest employment partner.

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‘Massive and irreparable harm’: Qantas faces possible $121M fine for ground crew outsourcing
Employment 2025-05-19 11:31 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Qantas should pay a penalty of the “highest order” for outsourcing its ground crew staff during the COVID pandemic, a union has argued, while a judge has questioned if he needs to send a message that “you can’t play the court for a fool”.

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Vodafone mulls legal action against Telstra over mobile network reach claims
Telecommunications 2025-05-19 1:52 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Vodafone has referred Telstra to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, and is considering taking legal action against its rival, over allegations Australia’s largest telco made deceptive mobile network reach claims.

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Class action investigation launched into herbicide’s links to Parkinson’s disease
Product Liability 2025-05-19 1:36 pm By Christine Caulfield

A class action investigation is underway into alleged links between the herbicide paraquat and Parkinson’s disease.

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