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Groth articles in Herald Sun ‘precisely’ the journalism exempt under privacy law, court told
Herald Sun articles about Victorian Deputy Liberal Leader Sam Groth's relationship with his wife, Brittany, are "precisely " the kind of journalism protected by an exemption in new privacy laws, a court has heard.
High Court declines to clarify accessorial liability in payday lenders’ appeal
The High Court has declined to hear an appeal of a ruling that found the directors of payday lenders Cigno and BSF are liable for the companies' unlicensed credit activity.
Microsoft offers refund to customers ACCC claims were duped into taking AI product
Microsoft has offered to refund millions of customers who the consumer cop says unwittingly subscribed to its AI assistant Copilot without being told a cheaper AI-free option was available. 
FSU puts banks on notice following landmark WFH ruling
The Finance Sector Union has warned the country's biggest banks they could be flouting workplace laws if they refuse flexible work requests, following a landmark court victory for a Westpac worker whose work from home request was denied.
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Company behind Suburban Rail loop acquires engineering firm BG&E Group
A French engineering and consulting group involved in some of Australia's largest public transport projects has acquired unlisted Australian multi-disciplinary engineering firm BG&E Group.
Trial in pianist’s case against MSO over Gaza remarks stretched to three weeks
A judge has lengthened the trial in pianist Jayson Gillham's case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra from five to 15 days, noting the substantial number of witnesses and the reputational consequences of the case. 
Colonial First State, AIA settle class action for $140M
Wealth manager Colonial First State Investments and insurer AIA have reached a $140 million settlement in a long-running class action alleging 700,000 superannuation members were charged inflated premiums on insurance products linked to former owner CBA.
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Structural design firm found guilty over ‘potentially catastrophic’ wall collapse at Geocon site
A defunct design firm has been found guilty of health and safety violations after a shoring wall fell down at a Geocon construction site in Canberra, with a magistrate saying the collapse could have caused multiple deaths. 
Judge questions ratcheted contingency fee in MinRes class action
A judge has questioned the tiered structure of a group costs order sought by the law firm running a class action against Mineral Resources, but the firm argued Wednesday it would need the highest rate if a flat fee were ordered.
GrainCorp class action settlement off table, trial back on
The parties in a class action against agricultural giant GrainCorp over alleged noise and odour pollution from a factory in rural Victoria have failed to seal the deal on a settlement reached last month.