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Seven, reporter win strike-out bid in AFL player’s defamation case
Seven can strike out part of West Coast Eagles player Jack Darling's suit alleging it was the 'publisher' of allegedly defamatory articles in The West Australian that accused him of being anti-vax.
Judge rejects union boss’ bid to stay FWC case
A judge has rejected HSU secretary Diana Asmar's argument that a case against her over an alleged $2.7 million false invoicing scheme should be stayed because criminal charges were “on the cards”.
High Court declines Opal Tower insurers special leave bid
The High Court has declined to hear an appeal by insurers over coverage for the class action defence costs of Opal Tower's consultant engineer.
High Court won’t hear contempt appeal by Clive Palmer’s nephew
The High Court has rejected Clive Palmer's nephew bid for review of a decision that rejected his bid to dodge contempt proceedings.
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Senate signs off on tax credits for green energy, critical minerals projects
The Senate has waved through a component of the Albanese government's plans to support the green energy transition, approving tax credits for clean energy and critical minerals production.
Aristocrat’s bid for High Court do-over on Lightning Link patents fails
The High Court has rejected Aristocrat's request that it rule again on the patentability of its popular Lightning Link game, after a differently comprised court was split on when computer-implemented inventions can be patented.
High Court to hear case to revive Sydney light rail class action
The High Court has agreed to weigh in on when uncommon use of land amounts to a nuisance in a class action by small business owners over Sydney's light rail construction.
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Charter Hall boosts social infrastructure REIT with $47M Clinipath buy
Real estate fund manager Charter Hall has paid $47 million to purchase a Clinipath Pathology lab in Perth, bolstering its social infrastructure investment trust.
Class action accuses NSW developer, council of negligence
A class action has been filed against a NSW luxury developer and a local council by property owners alleging the land selected for a 683-lot project was unfit for residential development.