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FWO to seek default judgment against former CFMEU boss
Construction 2025-06-11 1:45 pm By Andy Sidler

The Fair Work Ombudsman will seek default judgment against former CFMEU secretary John Setka, who has failed to engage with the regulator’s case alleging he attempted to get the former head of the construction industry regulator fired. 

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Judge says after-hours payment claim served on Roberts Co valid
Construction 2025-06-12 11:34 pm By Andy Sidler

Roberts Co will have to pay a $3.2 million payment claim served by subcontractor Sharvain Facades at 7:18pm on a Friday, after a judge found the claim was validly issued that day.

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Kaloriziko $2M debt for Ryde development not offset by property deal, court finds
Construction 2025-06-12 11:26 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge has rejected developer Kaloriziko’s claim that a property deal involving related parties extinguished a $2.12 million liability to a builder in relation to the construction of the ‘Sky Gardens’ residential development in Ryde, NSW.

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Court dismisses ‘exaggerated’ height concerns on 5Point’s Gold Coast development
Construction 2025-06-12 11:40 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge has confirmed that 5Point, the developer of a beach-front apartment complex in Palm Beach, can add an additional two storeys to the tower, finding that the region is becoming a medium density area which can visually accommodate high rise buildings.  Luxury developer 5Point was approved in October 2023 to begin construction on the…

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Full Court to weigh in on misfeasance in public office in Clive Palmer appeal
Public Corruption 2025-06-10 11:40 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge has found Clive Palmer’s appeal of a judgment striking out his lawsuits against former ASIC chair James Shipton raises important questions about what’s required to advance a claim of misfeasance in public office and should be heard by the Full Court. 

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Anglican church loses challenge to Lion’s brewery storage tanks
Construction 2025-06-10 11:20 pm By Andy Sidler

The Anglican Church’s Brisbane diocese can’t block the installation of ethanol tanks at a brewery adjoining the Francis Theological college, with a judge finding no “unacceptable risk” of explosion.

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Court tosses Clive Palmer’s latest challenge to criminal cases
White Collar 2025-06-06 10:57 pm By Andy Sidler

The Queensland Supreme Court has tossed a judicial review application by mining magnate Clive Palmer seeking a declaration that criminal proceedings against him should be thrown out as abuses of process. 

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Court OKs deductions from $3.79M judgment in Redland Council class action
Class Actions 2025-06-06 11:40 pm By Andy Sidler

After nearly a decade of litigation — including a High Court appeal — a court has signed off on a $3.79 million settlement in a class action against Redland City Council over alleged unlawful levies.

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Star says it can’t afford $400M penalty sought by AUSTRAC
Gaming 2025-06-04 11:35 pm By Andy Sidler

AUSTRAC wants Star to pay a $400 million penalty for breaching anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws, while the company claims a penalty of more than $100 million would tip it into liquidation. 

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Appeals court affirms $50M haircut for land acquired for Melbourne freeway
Construction 2025-06-06 11:53 pm By Andy Sidler

The owners of land acquired to build the Mordialloc Freeway have lost a bid for $52.8 million in compensation, with an appeals court affirming that they are only entitled to $2.24 million because of prior compensation paid on the land.

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