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Energy Vault picks up Enervest’s Stoney Creek BESS
Energy Vault has acquired the 125 MW/1,000 MWh Stoney Creek battery energy storage system from project developer Enervest Group.
CFMEU, Setka face potential class action over member ‘blacklist’
A Canberra-based law firm is investigating a class action against the Victorian branch of the CFMEU's construction division alleging the union blacklisted hundreds of members.
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CFMEU accused in potential case of blacklisting members from construction sites
A class action investigation alleges the Victorian branch of the CFMEU's construction division banned hundreds of members from building sites in the state.
Westpac pays $130M to settle last banking royal commission class action
Westpac has agreed to fork over $130 million to settle a class action over payment of flexible commissions to car dealers, a practice that was banned by the corporate regulator seven years ago.
Law firms to team up in class action against Harvey Norman
Two law firms have reached an agreement to join their class actions against Harvery Norman alleging the furniture retailer sold worthless warranties.
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Dutton vows to restore ABCC amid new reports of CFMEU criminal links
New reports of criminal activity and violence have rocked the CFMEU, with calls from building groups for a "clean up", and a Coalition vow to deregister the embattled construction union and revive the industry watchdog.
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Freight terminal reform policy ‘imminent’, NSW minister says
Release of a review by the NSW government of the state's container terminal policy is "imminent", new transport minister John Graham told a parliamentary committee hearing last week.
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Roberts Co places Victorian business in administration
The Victorian unit of privately-owned builder Roberts Co has entered voluntary administration, citing rising prices and the insolvency of critical subcontractors.
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Holding Redlich to wear costs after judge questions ‘extraordinary’ bill
Holding Redlich has agreed to cover the costs awarded against its clients in a property spat, after a judge took the law firm to task for generating almost $30,000 in work following a settlement.
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Building groups welcome Albanese government’s SOP review response
The Albanese government's response to a review of security of payment laws was a positive first step, building and construction industry groups said on Friday.