Class Actions
$750M class action against Murray Darling Authority fails at trial
A judge has dismissed a class action on behalf of irrigators in NSW and Victoria, alleging negligent management of water flowing through the Murray Darling system
AI
Virgin class action trial good candidate for ‘imaginative’ use of AI: judge
A judge has ordered the parties in an investor class action against Virgin to consult with experts on how to use AI in an upcoming seven-week trial, one day after the judge made similar orders in a class action against Blue Sky.
Class Actions
Robodebt class action funder goes to appeals court over payout
Litigation funder Omni Bridgeway is challenging a decision that halved its $71 million commission in the Robodebt class action, which settled for $550 million.
Competition & Consumer Protection
Aldi produce wholesaler admits liability in ACCC cartel case
Produce wholesaler Perfection Fresh has admitted liability in the competition watchdog's case alleging it made price-fixing arrangements with other suppliers before submitting weekly quotes to Aldi.
Defamation
Activist socked with costs after solicitor leaked settlement to Sky News
A pro-Israel activist has been hit with indemnity costs after a judge found a settlement deed with Newtown, Sydney restaurant Cairo Takeaway had been breached when his solicitor leaked details of the agreement to journalists.
ASIC
BDO director brings strike-out bid in ASIC case over Dubber audit reports
A BDO director has filed a strike-out bid in ASIC’s case over alleged false and misleading reports for ASX-listed software company Dubber, with the accounting firm flagging its support for the application.
Employment
ARN considered Jackie O show with Karl Stefanovic, court hears
Australian Radio Network considered offering radio personality Jackie O Henderson a show with Karl Stefanovic after she and long-time co-host Kyle Sandilands had an on-air falling out in February, a court has heard.
Privacy & Cybersecurity
Committee backs higher penalties for breaching under-16 social media ban
A parliamentary committee has backed a proposal that social media companies face penalties of up to $99 million for failing to comply with new rules barring children under 16 from accessing their platforms.
Class Actions
Blue Sky class action judge mulls AI fix after costs reach $20M
A judge overseeing a shareholder class action over the collapse of fund manager Blue Sky will explore how artificial intelligence can be used to reduce costs in the case, which have already reached $20 million.
Policy and Regulation
Historic FWC decision gives 1.5M workers right to WFH requests
The workplace umpire has proposed a landmark change that will allow more than 1.5 million employees -- the majority of them women -- to request a working from home arrangement, but has stopped short of a presumptive right in favour of the arrangements.e
