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Bonza administrators say budget airline likely traded while insolvent
The administrators for budget airline Bonza have found it likely traded while insolvent in the lead-up to its voluntary administration, suggesting the airline's directors may have breached their duties under the Corporations Act. 
Big Un liquidators push for trial date in case over financier’s share purchase
The liquidators of collapsed media company Big Un are pushing for a trial date in their two-year-old case against financier First Class Capital alleging a three million share purchase was part of a fraudulent design to inflate the collapsed company's share price.
Who’ll stop the claim: Creedence Clearwater Revival singer shuts down case over festival gig
A contract dispute between Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty and Country Fest Queensland will be arbitrated in California, after a judge found equivalent claims could not be brought under Queensland law.
Comlek administrators defeat attack on DOCA by Queensland’s revenue office
An arrangement to restructure Queensland labour hire services company Comlek has survived a challenge by the state's revenue office, which wanted the business wound up, claiming the restructure was against public interest and commercial morality.
Major supermarkets to face up to $10M in penalties for violating grocery code of conduct
The federal government has backed suggestions for changes to the Food and Grocery Code that would slap major grocery stores with fines of up to $10 million for violating the code, amid concerns over rising food prices.
Worley wants new bench in second shareholder class action appeal
Counsel for Worley in a nine-year-old shareholder class action that is set for another Full Court appeal has foreshadowed a possible recusal application against the judges who heard the first appeal.
Two senior barristers appointed to Federal Court
An advocate for women at the Bar and an expert in public law have been appointed to serve as judges on the Federal Court.
Lawyer struck from roll after using funds from deceased estates
A Wollongong wills and estates solicitor has been struck from the roll, with the NSW Supreme Court finding it was warranted given the seriousness and extent of the offending, as well as the solicitor's initial reticence to cooperate with the investigation.
ACCC raises concerns about Olam’s bid for Namoi Cotton
The ACCC has raised concerns that Singaporean agricultural giant Olam Agri Holding’s bid to acquire ASX-traded cotton ginner Namoi Cotton could reduce competition and stick cotton farmers with higher prices, one month after flagging similar concerns with Louis Dreyfus’ competing takeover proposal. 
Firefighters union fails on appeal in spat with Fire Rescue Victoria
The United Firefighters Union has lost an appeal of two Fair Work Commission decisions, with the Full Federal Court finding that a commissioner did not err in deciding the matter at a later time.