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AGL wins appeal of $25M penalty in AER case
The Australian Energy Regulator must repay AGL a $25 million penalty secured by the watchdog in a Federal Court case, after the power company prevailed on appeal.
City Beach fails in challenge to ACCC’s $14M button battery win
Fashion retailer City Beach has lost an appeal of a $14 million penalty secured by the consumer regulator in the first enforcement action for breaches of button battery safety standards.
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank hit with licence conditions by APRA
The prudential regulator has imposed licence conditions on Bendigo and Adelaide Bank and will keep a $50 million capital add-on requirement, following a Deloitte analysis that found "material deficiencies" in its non-financial risk management.
ACCC sends Vets Central’s planned pick-up of rival for further review
The competition regulator has referred Vets Central’s proposed acquisition of rival Hills Veterinary Centre for an in-depth merger review, saying the tie-up could substantially lessen competition.
ATO fails on appeal of ‘wilful blindness’ ruling over Kupang debt
The ATO has lost its appeal of a ruling that put it on the hook for $35 million after a judge found it received millions misappropriated by a former Kupang Resources director in order to satisfy a tax debt against him. 
FWO warns gig employers to read up on new minimun wage standards
The workplace regulator has put gig economy employers on notice, with new minimum wage standards for on-demand delivery workers taking effect on Monday in a world-first for the sector.
Dubber’s suit iced pending ASIC case against BDO
A $27 million lawsuit by Dubber against former CEO Stephen McGovern and the software firm's solicitor has been stayed as the corporate cop pursues the company's auditor.
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Adelaide Airport contract awarded, part of $20B infrastructure push
Fulton Hogan has won a contract for a major expansion project at Adelaide Airport, part of a $20 billion wave of infrastructure investment at the country's major airports.
Former union boss Diana Asmar flags bid to vacate FWC trial
Former Health Services Union secretary Diana Asmar wants to vacate an upcoming trial over an alleged false invoicing scheme, citing funding and health concerns. 
ASIC wins continuous disclosure case against McPherson’s
ASIC has won its case alleging health and beauty giant McPherson’s breached its continuous disclosure obligations and engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct by failing to update the market sooner about declining sales forecasts for its Dr LeWinn's skincare line.