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Perth boutique builder Ultimo Constructions collapses
Perth-based boutique builder Ultimo has entered liquidation, the latest construction company to go under as the industry faces rising costs and labour shortages.
Non-compete clauses to get ax for employees earning under $175,000
The Albanese government will ban non-compete clauses in employment contracts for workers earning salaries under the high-income threshold, saying the clauses were dragging down wages.
PwC settles former tax partner’s case over retirement payments
A former PricewaterhouseCoopers partner has settled his case against the consulting giant, which alleged he was denied promised retirement payments.
Chief of staff to Deputy PM Richard Marles drops bullying case
A former chief of staff to Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has resolved her case alleging she was forced out after complaints of bullying.
Lawyer accused of attempted blackmail wins round against Canberra firm
A lawyer accused of trying to blackmail personal injury firm Maliganis Edwards Johnson has won a challenge to an injunction, with a judge finding the blackmail allegation was more nuanced than conveyed by the Canberra firm. 
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‘A no brainer’: National licensing plan for electricians gets thumbs up from builders
The federal Treasurer's proposed national licensing scheme for electricians is a welcome move that will cut red tape and increase productivity, Master Builders Australia has said.
Origin cops $17.6M penalty in action by Victoria’s essential services watchdog
Origin Energy has been ordered to pay a record $17.6 million after admitting it breached Victoria’s energy rules, impacting over 670,000 customers.
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Crown drops claims against Lendlease over Metropol combustible cladding
Crown has dropped its claims against builder Lendlease over the use of combustible cladding on the façade of the Metropol in Southbank but is continuing to pursue its case against the architect and others.
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Hall & Wilcox’s $19M bill under scrutiny by Hastie liquidators
Hall & Wilcox faces a second suit by Hastie Group's liquidators, which calls for review of nearly $19 million in costs the law firm billed for advising the failed engineering company in litigation.
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HWL Ebsworth joins other law firm tenants at Brisbane’s 360 Queen St
Developers Charter Hall and Investa have signed on HWL Ebsworth as another law firm tenant for its $800 million commercial tower at 360 Queen St in Brisbane, which is expected to open later this year.