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Sofronoff takes challenge to integrity commission findings to appeals court
Public Corruption 2026-02-02 11:26 pm By Christine Caulfield

Senior barrister Walter Sofronoff is pressing on with his fight against the ACT Integrity Commission’s findings that he engaged in corrupt conduct in his inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann’s criminal prosecution for rape.

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Lawyer wins appeal over $5M settlement for shelving class action
Legal Ethics 2026-02-02 11:33 pm By Christine Caulfield

A Canberra solicitor has won his challenge to disciplinary action over a settlement that included a $3.5 million benefit for his law firm in return for mothballing a potential overcharging class action against another firm.

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Mackycorp loses appeal over $30M Lismore development
Construction 2026-02-02 11:55 pm By Christine Caulfield

A First Nations elder has defeated a developer’s appeal against a local council’s decision to reject plans for a $30 million housing estate in Lismore, with a court agreeing the development would adversely impact Aboriginal cultural heritage.

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Coles, Hungry Jack’s face class actions over Sunday pay
Class Actions 2026-01-29 11:32 pm By Christine Caulfield

Supermarket giant Coles and fast-food chain Hungry Jack’s are among companies facing class actions by South Australian employees over Sunday pay entitlements.

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Coles to face ACCC scrutiny over WA supermarket development
Competition & Consumer Protection 2026-01-29 11:39 pm By Christine Caulfield

The merger regulator will put Coles Group’s proposed purchase of a Kalgoorlie supermarket and liquor store site in the hot seat, saying the leasehold acquisition could limit competition and needs further scrutiny.

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Coles supermarket lease plans in WA to face in-depth scrutiny
M&A 2026-01-29 11:49 pm By Christine Caulfield

Coles Group’s proposed leasehold acquisition of a Kalgoorlie supermarket and liquor store site needs further review, the competition regulator said Thursday.

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Crema can’t bar access to $6M in battle with Malvern Collective developer
Construction 2026-01-29 11:42 pm By Christine Caulfield

Construction company Crema has lost a bid for an injunction blocking the developer of a luxury apartment complex in Melbourne’s east from accessing $6 million in performance security amid a fight over project delays.

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Brother of Olympic breakdancer Raygun charged after ASIC probe
Financial Services 2026-01-27 11:08 pm By Christine Caulfield

A financial firm director and brother of breakdancer ‘Raygun’ has pleaded guilty to charges over funds suspected of being the proceeds of crime.

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NAB resolves pregnant worker’s discrimination case
Employment 2026-01-27 11:18 pm By Christine Caulfield

NAB has resolved a case by an employee who alleged an offer to work in the bank’s Pitt St, Sydney branch was rescinded after her boss discovered she was pregnant.

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Melbourne Water faces class action over Maribynong River flooding
Class Actions 2026-01-22 3:50 pm By Christine Caulfield

Melbourne Water has been hit with a class action by residents of the Rivervue Retirement Village who claim damages from the flooding of the Maribyrnong River three years ago.

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