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Far East Consortium sued over defects in Elizabeth Quay development
A group of owners at The Towers in Elizabeth Quay has sued Hong Kong-based developer Far East Consortium over alleged defects in the building. 
Woolies exec flags whistleblower claim in overwork case
A Woolworths executive is planning to bring a whistleblower claim in proceedings against the supermarket giant alleging she was subjected to overwork and discrimination, a judge has heard. 
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Amazon signs tolling agreement for Anza Power BESS
Amazon has signed its first standalone battery storage tolling agreement globally, which will support the development of Anza Power's 50 MW/200 MWh battery in Victoria.
ASIC seeks $30M penalty against Hollard Insurance over claim delays
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is seeking $30 million in penalties in its case against Hollard Insurance over delays in assessing the claims of a couple over damage to their home from a storm. 
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Transgrid loses bailout bid over $3.6B EnergyConnect costs
The Australian Energy Regulator has rejected transmission company Transgrid's bid to bill customers an extra $1.2 billion in costs for its EnergyConnect project.
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Clifford Chance can arbitrate $5M costs fight with Equatorial Resources unit
A unit of ASX-listed mining company Equatorial Resources has lost a bid to block its former solicitors Clifford Chance from arbitrating a $5 million costs dispute.
Queensland University underpaid staff $11M in wages, super
The University of Queensland has signed an agreement with the Fair Work Ombudsman after it underpaid 16,000 staff a total of $11 million, the latest university in the spotlight for shortchanging employees. 
ACCC says ‘gaping silence’ on how Meta will use AI in discovery
AI-enthusiast Meta has been silent on how the technology will be used in discovery in Australian Competition and Consumer Commission proceedings over scam cryptocurrency ads, a court has heard. 
Privacy reforms add ‘right to erasure’, but no ban on smart glasses
The latest privacy reforms will target risks associated with new digital technology and artificial intelligence, adding a fair and reasonable test for data collection and a right to erasure on large platforms.
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.