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Victoria’s top judge speaks out on dangers posed by AI
Victoria's top judge has spoken out on the dangers posed by the use of artificial intelligence in the legal system, saying the technology can mimic but not replace human decision-making.
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WeBuild sues insurers over damages from sinkhole at $1.8B Perth rail link
Trial has kicked off in a case by builders Webuild and NRW against their insurers over coverage for damage caused by a sinkhole during the construction of Perth's $1.8 billion Forrestfield-Airport Link.
Arrium directors’ ‘misreading’ of class action no reason to block changes, court told
A shareholder class action against Arrium directors and auditor KPMG over the $4 billion collapse of the steel manufacturer is seeking to amend its case, saying a “misreading” of the original pleading is no basis to refuse the application.
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Class action over Western Sydney masterplan suburb includes later buyers
A class action against developer Mulpha Norwest and the Penrith City Council over a 683-lot development in Glenmore Park will include secondary and tertiary purchasers, a court has heard.
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Court grants bid to unmask funders behind failed Pentridge Village suit
A judge has ordered that the names of the funders who backed unsuccessful proceedings over the failed Pentridge Village development in Melbourne be handed over.
Class action over Glenmore Park development includes subsequent buyers, court told
A class action against developer Mulpha Norwest and the Penrith City Council over a 683-lot development in Glenmore Park will include secondary and tertiary purchasers, a court has heard.
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Canberra townhouse contractor loses fight over payment ‘mistake’
Contractor Civil & Civic Corporation has lost an appeal against construction firm Nova Builders over an alleged mistaken payment for work done on a lakeside townhouse development in Canberra.
Junior doctors lose appeal against NSW Health over temp staff allowance
A union representing medical officers has lost its appeal of a ruling which found that junior doctors at state-run hospitals in NSW are not temporary employees who are entitled to a 10 per cent allowance. 
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Whyalla Steelworks bidders narrowed down to two
Two bidders are vying to acquire troubled steelmaking facility Whyalla Steelworks in South Australia, beating out more than 70 competitors.
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Pullman Adelaide Hotel loses round in stoush over 16-storey development
The owner of Pullman Adelaide Hotel has lost its bid for South Australia's planning commission to hand over documents related to its decision to greenlight a development adjacent to its luxury hotel in the CBD.