Optus hit with $100M penalty over ‘appalling’ sales tactics

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A judge has ordered embattled Optus to pay a $100 million penalty for “extremely serious” and “appalling” contraventions, after the telco admitted that staff pressured customers into buying phones they could not afford.

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Glencore appeals wharfage fee dispute with Port of Newcastle

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Glencore wants a second chance to argue its case against Port of Newcastle over wharfage fees, which it claims were excessive in light of a determination by the competition watchdog.

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ABC hit with $150K penalty for Antoinette Lattouf’s unfair dismissal

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A judge has ordered the Australian Broadcasting Corporation to pay $150,000 for unfairly dismissing presenter Antoinette Lattouf because of her opposition to the Israeli military campaign in Gaza. 

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Finish maker can’t trademark dishwasher tablet shape

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Finish maker Reckitt Benckiser has lost its bid to trademark the shape of its dishwashing capsule, with a delegate finding it was not a “wholly concocted” shape that can be distinguished from similar products by other brands.

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Court calls ASIC out for ‘kitchen sink’ approach to pleadings in Mawhinney case

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A judge has taken ASIC to task for pleading its remitter case against Mayfair 101 Group director James Mawhinney in minute detail, but has rejected arguments the regulator ran the proceeding in an “oppressive and unmeritorious” way.

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ACCC sues JustAnswer over ‘manipulative’ subscription trap

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Advice platform JustAnswer is accused of duping customers into signing up for expensive monthly subscriptions by advertising a $2 joining fee, and falsely holding itself out as affiliated with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

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Opal sues Victoria for $402M in damages over paper mill agreement

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Paper company Opal has sued the Victorian government for $402 million in damages, claiming it was forced to close the Maryvale paper mill after the state government breached an agreement to provide it with a stable supply of wood.

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