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Unfair trade practices ban to cover small businesses
The Albanese government has pledged to extend unfair trading practice protections under the Australian Consumer Law to small businesses.
Could second time be the charm for ASIC’s cyber enforcement?
ASIC is having another go at cyber enforcement after its first case accusing a company of breaching the Corporations Act by failing to have adequate cybersecurity systems largely flopped.
ACCC flags concerns with DP World’s acquisition of Silk Logistics
The competition watchdog has raised concerns with stevedoring company DP World Australia’s proposed $174 million acquisition of logistics provider Silk, saying it may lead to higher prices.
Ex-Star CEO thought GC was being ‘dramatic’ when raising Suncity concerns
The Star's former CEO has told a court he thought a general counsel was “painting very dramatic pictures” when he voiced concerns about cash transactions in junket operator Suncity’s VIP room.
Solicitor for ASIC may face grilling over privilege claim in ASX CHESS case
ASIC's claim of legal privilege over a solicitor’s notes of an interview with a tech start-up boss involved in the ASX program to replace its CHESS system could be tested under cross-examination, a court has heard.
ASIC sues AustralianSuper over alleged death benefit claim delays
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has taken Australia's largest super fund to court over alleged delays in processing almost 7,000 death benefit claims, which the fund has blamed on COVID-19.
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Mirvac landscaper subject to ‘tirade of abuse’ after questioning spending, suit claims
A former Mirvac landscaper has sued the property developer alleging he was made redundant and copped a “tirade of abuse” after inquiring into overspending and reporting that lights could not be put on a Christmas tree due to safety concerns. 
Port of Newcastle can’t move wharf dispute with Glencore out of state court
The Port of Newcastle has lost its bid to move a lawsuit filed by Glencore Coal over $870,000 in alleged overcharged shipping fees to the Federal Court. 
Noumi’s ex-boss might take stand in ASIC case over inventory disclosures
The former managing director and CEO of food company Noumi may give evidence at trial in the corporate regulator's case next year.
Foxtel breached gambling ad rules during AFL game, ACMA finds
Cable television provider Foxtel has been pulled up by the media regulator for displaying a gambling advertisement during an AFL match without attaching a responsible gambling notice.