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TPG Telecom investigating data breach affecting iiNET customers
Privacy & Cybersecurity 2025-08-19 11:38 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

TPG Telecom has launched an investigation following a cyber incident which resulted in  280,000 emails of iiNet customers being accessed by hackers.

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Qantas hit with $90M penalty for outsourcing ground crew during COVID-19
Employment 2025-08-18 11:04 am By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has hit Qantas with a $90 million penalty for unlawfully outsourcing its ground crew staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the airline was “the wrong kind of sorry”. 

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Google to cop $55M penalty for anti-competitive agreements with Telstra, Optus
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-08-18 2:46 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Google has agreed to pay a $55 million penalty for making anti-competitive agreements requiring Telstra and Optus to pre-install Google Search on Android devices they sold.

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Judge rejects claim MinterEllison coerced potential witness in harassment suit
Employment 2025-08-18 11:34 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has rejected claims that MinterEllison acted improperly towards a potential witness in a sexual harassment suit against the WA Department of Justice, saying the firm is entitled to make unsolicited contact with potential witnesses. 

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NAB to take $130M hit after discovering staff underpayments
Employment 2025-08-18 11:44 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The National Australian Bank says it will take a $130 million hit after issues with its payroll system led to staff being underpaid.

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Dexus seeks docs given to PwC, Deloitte in fight with APAC
Tom O’Brien 2025-08-19 11:34 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Real estate asset manager Dexus wants information that the Asia Pacific Airport Corporation gave to several consultants in a court battle over allegations it breached a shareholder deed in selling a stake in the airport operator. 

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Ex-Downer EDI project manager can’t pull ICAC report over Transport for NSW contracts
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-08-19 11:05 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A former Downer EDI project manager has lost a bid for court orders forcing NSW’s Independent Commission Against Corruption to remove a report into a probe relating to Transport for NSW and Inner West Council tenders.

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EVT scoops up Pro-Invest Hotels for $74M
Hospitality 2025-08-19 11:48 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Hospitality group EVT Group has acquired hotel management company Pro-Invest Hotels for $74 million to seed the launch of its own brand management business.

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COVID-19 aged care class actions ramp back up as criminal trial nears
Class Actions 2025-08-18 11:16 pm By Andy Sidler

After more than a year on ice, two class actions against age care facilities over COVID-19 outbreaks are set to resume late this year, following a month-long criminal trial that kicks off next week. 

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Judge questions OAIC over 3-year delay in bringing Optus case
Privacy & Cybersecurity 2025-08-15 11:57 pm By Sam Matthews

The judge overseeing three court proceedings against Optus over a 2022 data breach has questioned why it took the privacy regulator three years to file its case.

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