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Qteq chair hit with record $1M penalty for attempted cartel conduct
A judge has fined Queensland mining equipment company Qteq $5 million and chair Simon Ashton a record $1 million for attempting to engage in cartel conduct.
Petrol companies could face $100M penalty for pricing misconduct
The federal government has proposed doubling penalties against petrol companies for pricing misconduct to $100 million, as conflict in the Middle East causes prices to skyrocket.
Trike maker locked in recall fight with Target wants to withdraw admission
Israel-based Smart Trike is seeking to withdraw its admission that it supplied noncompliant convertible strollers to the Australian market in a fight with distributor Target over a recall of the products. 
FWC issues draft AI guidance amid ‘unprecedented’ workload increase
The Fair Work Commission has proposed requiring litigants to disclose their use of generative artificial intelligence tools and to check that all details in documents are correct, or risk their case being dismissed.
DoorDash wins opposition to DishDash trade mark
The Trade Marks Office has rejected an application by Queensland-based food delivery provider DishDash, finding its mark to be too similar to that of delivery giant DoorDash. 
Judge rejects ‘urgent’ bid for rent costs by couple behind ALAMMC
A Federal Court judge has refused to alter freezing orders to cover rent costs for the couple behind defunct NDIS housing developer ALAMMC, after the Queensland Supreme Court made possession orders over their Gold Coast apartment.
ACCC keeps eye on airlines amid conflict in Middle East
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is keeping a close eye on airlines amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has led to cancelled flights and higher gas prices.
FWC upholds sacking of developer who used AI for ‘excessive’ workplace complaints
The Fair Work Commission has found the dismissal of a senior developer at FujiFilm was not unfair, saying his use of artificial intelligence in submitting "excessive" workplace complaints “led to his demise”. 
Ex-Star CEO to appeal duty breach findings in ASIC case
Former Star CEO Matthias Bekier is seeking leave to appeal a judge's finding that he and the casino operator's former GC breached their duties, while ASIC is mulling a challenge to the court's dismissal of its case against members of the Star board. 
ACCC says caravan maker Jayco’s expert evidence a ‘waste of court’s time’
The ACCC wants to exclude parts of caravan maker Jayco’s expert design evidence in a case over alleged misleading representations that its vehicles were suitable for off-road or four wheel drive use.