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High Court won’t hear review of price cut on Melbourne freeway land acquisition
Construction 2025-10-09 11:13 pm By Christine Caulfield

The High Court has rejected a special leave application by the owners of land acquired to build a Melbourne freeway that sought to overturn an “erroneous” appeals court decision which left them with $2 million for land worth over $30 million.

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Mayfield warns ruling in NSW Ports case could have ‘startling’ consequences
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-10-02 11:52 pm By Sam Matthews

Mayfield Developments has argued the High Court should overturn a finding that NSW Ports was protected by derivative Crown immunity in entering allegedly uncompetitive agreements to privatise two ports, saying the decision could have “startling” consequences such as allowing the state to devise cartel arrangements.

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In High Court case, ASIC reminds justices litigants can’t ‘choose their judges’
Courts 2025-09-30 11:49 pm By Christine Caulfield

A judge did not need to recuse himself from deciding the penalty in ASIC’s case against Sunshine Loans because his earlier adverse credit findings — far from giving rise to bias concerns — were relevant to the task, the regulator has told the High Court.

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REST misled over 2,000 members about insurance cover, ASIC says
Superannuation 2025-09-29 11:40 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Super trustee Retail Employees Superannuation has paid two infringement notices after ASIC alleged it misled over 2,000 members after inadvertently activating insurance cover.

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Qld’s top judge says lawyers citing non-existent cases risk referral, costs
AI 2025-09-25 11:20 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Chief Justice of the Queensland Supreme Court has warned lawyers they could be referred to the legal watchdog or face a personal costs order if they file submissions that contain hallucinations produced by generative artificial intelligence. 

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Fanatics takes trade mark spat with AFL merch maker to High Court
Intellectual Property 2025-09-24 11:10 pm By Christine Caulfield

Sports merchandise company Fanatics is going another round in its trade mark fight with AFL apparel maker FanFirm, urging the High Court to give guidance on the defence of honest concurrent use.

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Ratings house faces ASIC investigation over Keystone fund
Financial Services 2025-09-18 11:45 pm By Cindy Cameronne

ASIC has confirmed it is investigating at least one ratings house which said Keystone’s failed Shield Master Fund was of ‘investment grade’, as the corporate watchdog seeks to claw back $480 million in investor funds. 

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Queensland judges warned against using AI for rulings
AI 2025-09-17 11:57 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Releasing guidelines for the use of generative artificial intelligence, the Queensland court system has this week cautioned judges against the use of AI tools for decision-making. 

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Emissions target for 2035 slammed by climate activists as ‘timid’
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-09-18 11:58 pm By Sam Matthews

The federal government has announced its plan to reduce emissions by between 62 and 70 per cent on 2005 levels by 2035, a target the Climate Council has described as “timid”.

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Ruby Princess class action applicant wants $8M in costs from Carnival
Class Actions 2025-09-16 11:55 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The applicant in a class action over a COVID-19 outbreak aboard the Ruby Princess is seeking an $8 million costs order against Carnival, after the cruise ship operator lost its challenge to a negligence finding.

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