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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.
India loses bid to register ‘basmati’ as geographical indication mark
A judge has rejected India's bid to register the word 'basmati' as a mark of geographical indication, saying the rice certified by the country could not be distinguished from rice of the same type grown in Pakistan.
Fiducian hit with $7.3M penalty over misleading ESG claims
Fiducian Investment Management has copped a $7.3 million penalty after admitting that it made misleading representations about the ESG credentials of an investment fund, despite senior execs being warned about its exposure to fossil fuels.
ASX directors may face derivative suit over CHESS replacement project
An ASX shareholder is planning a derivative suit against former officers and directors over the bungled CHESS replacement project, after a judge found senior directors were involved in misleading investors about the project and slapped the ASX with a $20.5 million penalty.
ACCC approves Black Rhino acquisition of Speedy Cocktails hotel
The competition watchdog has allowed Black Rhino Group's acquisition of Club Hotel Motel Roma and multiple bottle shops from Speedy Cocktails on the condition that it sells at least one of its bottle shops in Roma, Queensland to an ACCC-approved purchaser.
Social media execs to front hearing over tougher kids ban penalties
Representatives from Meta, Google, TikTok and Snap will front a Senate hearing this week over whether they should face penalties of up to $99 million for failing to comply with new rules barring children under 16 from accessing their platforms.