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Telstra hit with class action over COVID-19 vaccination policy
Telstra has been hit with a class action on behalf of employees who lost their jobs or are in danger of being terminated for failing to comply with a requirement that they be vaccinated against COVID-19.
ACCC flags supply chain competition in COVID-19 era as new priority
The ACCC will target businesses seeking to use COVID-related disruptions to global and domestic supply chains as “a veil for illegal conduct” the watchdog's outgoing chair has said in setting out the regulator’s priorities for 2022.
Court tosses challenges to Woodside expansion of Scarborough LNG project
The WA Supreme Court has thrown out challenges to Woodside Energy's proposals to expand its Scarborough LNG project, finding there were no errors in the state EPA's approval.
COVID-19 class action barrister among four new judicial appointments
A barrister who worked on a class action against two security firms over failures in Victoria's hotel quarantine program has been appointed to the County Court of Victoria, alongside three of his peers.
Government rejects duty of care owed in latest climate change class action
The Morrison government has rejected class action claims that it owes a duty of care to Torres Strait Islanders to protect them against the negative effects of climate change, claiming the alleged duty cannot apply to high level government policy.
Herbert Smith Freehills nabs financial services pros from Minter Ellison
Law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has strengthened its financial services practice by luring two seasoned partners from Minter Ellison.
Second woman appointed to chief justice role in Queensland
Supreme Court of Queensland judge Helen Bowskill has been named the state's new chief justice, only the second woman to ever hold the position.
High Court won’t save Lex Greensill from tax on $58M in capital gains
The High Court has shot down Greensill founder Lex Greensill's bid for special leave to challenge a finding that he owes tax on $58 million in capital gains, including income from the sale of shares in the collapsed UK-based supply chain finance company.
Qantas decision to outsource staff not linked to strike action threat, court told
A decision by Qantas to outsource its ground staff was not timed to head off industrial action by the Transport Workers' Union, the Full Federal Court has heard as the airline seeks to overturn a finding that it engaged in adverse action when it terminated around 1,800 employees last year.
Insurers defeat appeals in COVID-19 business interruption test cases
An appeals court challenge by a group of small businesses seeking coverage under business interruption insurance policies for losses flowing from COVID-19 restrictions has largely failed.