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Class action’s question angling for Full Court referral, judge says
A judge has raised concerns that a common question posed by a class action challenging the Victorian government’s imposition of surcharges on foreign citizens is framed for direct referral to the Full Federal Court. 
ASIC launches formal investigation into KPMG as scandal deepens
ASIC has told a senate estimates committee that it is now formally investigating KPMG in the wake of allegations the firm misused client data. 
Director of CHESS replacement firm assured ASX about timeline, court told
A judge overseeing ASIC’s case against the ASX over its CHESS replacement plan will allow remote evidence by the US-based director of a New York tech company, who allegedly gave the exchange an assurance about the project's timeline.
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Perth Airport appeals finding it misled United with Qantas promises
The operator of Perth Airport has filed an appeal after United Petroleum won its case alleging it was induced to enter into a $900,000 lease and construction agreement with promises of redevelopment at the site.
Judge says Kmart class action so light on details he ‘couldn’t understand it’
An underpayments class action against Kmart on behalf of salaried managers will go back to the drawing board after a judge said the statement of claim was “bereft of detail”.
Rebel Wilson can file evidence on conduct since release of ‘The Deb’
Actress Rebel Wilson has won court approval to file additional evidence about her conduct since the release of 'The Deb' in proceedings brought by production company AI Film.
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Shell wants $83M from Woodside, Paladin for Northern Endeavour cleanup
Shell is seeking to recover $83 million from former joint venture partners Woodside and Paladin after the Commonwealth imposed a levy to cover the cost of decommissioning an abandoned offshore oil platform off the coast of Darwin.
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Government rejects another challenge to Victoria Park stadium
The federal environment minister has rejected two emergency applications to declare the planned site for an Olympic stadium at Brisbane's Victoria Park a significant Aboriginal heritage area. 
NSW Police wants to slash $93K damages award in strip search class action
NSW Police has argued the lead plaintiff in a class action over strip searches at music festivals should only receive $33,000 in damages rather than $93,000 and is challenging a finding that the strip searches were done “as a matter of routine”.
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Court won’t join charity to suit over Redbank Power Station
A New South Wales-based Aboriginal charity can't make submissions in support of a former coal mine's pivot to biomass fuel, with a court rejecting the argument that its concerns would not otherwise be raised.