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Victoria says pepper spray class action about protestor ‘misbehaviour’
Class Actions 2025-01-28 11:11 pm By Sam Matthews

Defending a class action brought over Victoria Police’s use of force against protestors at a mining conference in 2019, the state has told a court the case would centre on when peaceful protesting crosses a line.

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In win for union, court muzzles St Vincent’s talk on bed closures
Employment 2025-01-24 11:44 pm By Sam Matthews

A nurses union has won orders barring St Vincent’s Private from representing to nurses that protected industrial action in relation to the closure of beds at various hospitals is unlawful and unprotected.

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Citing class action, VCAT rejects MP’s bid for hotel quarantine docs
Class Actions 2025-01-24 11:51 pm By Andy Sidler

A bid by Victorian Liberal MP David Davis for documents on the state’s hotel quarantine program has largely failed, with a tribunal finding their release could prejudice an ongoing class action.

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Court won’t restrain work on Healesville Railway Line reconstruction
Construction 2025-01-28 11:03 pm By Andy Sidler

Residents of a property near the historic Healesville Railway Line have failed in their bid to halt works proceeding on weekends and out of hours, with a judge calling their complaints “oversensitive”.

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Class actions pile up against 3M
Class Actions 2025-01-22 3:24 pm By Sam Matthews

3M is now facing two class actions in Victoria, after being hit with a case on behalf of ADF members who claim they suffered hearing loss from using defective combat earplugs.

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Appeals court won’t revive defamation claims against AFP commander
Defamation 2025-01-22 11:11 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A Melbourne couple whose defamation claims against an AFP commander were thrown out by a jury has had their appeal rejected.

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More charges in IBAC probe of alleged builder registration bribes
Public Corruption 2025-01-24 11:57 pm By Cindy Cameronne

An employee of Victoria’s building regulator is among 28 further people now facing charges over allegations builder registrations were given in exchange for bribes. 

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Johnson & Johnson hit with class action over ‘carcinogenic’ baby powder
Product Liability 2025-01-20 11:45 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson is facing a new class action alleging it sold talcum powder that was contaminated with asbestos and caused reproductive system cancers in women.

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GPT Group to increase stake in Highpoint Shopping Centre for $205M
Corporate 2025-01-22 4:47 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Property fund manager GPT Group has announced it will increase its stake in Melbourne’s Highpoint Shopping Centre to 25 per cent in a $204.6 million transaction.

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Sportsbet faces class action over ‘fast code’ betting service
Class Actions 2025-01-17 11:01 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Sportsbet is facing a class action alleging it provided an unlawful in-play online betting service, with punters looking to recoup their losses from the gambling operator.

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