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Builder accused of ‘pattern of incompetence’ can’t lift VBA suspension
Construction 2025-04-09 11:32 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has thrown out an application to pause the suspension of a builder, who allegedly did not consider fire safety measures in the design of a disability housing project.

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BBC sued by Australian exec investigated for ‘top-down’ decision making
Employment 2025-04-07 11:57 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A BBC Studios Australia executive has sued her employer, alleging she was the victim of adverse action and discrimination after she exercised her workplace rights.

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Ex-Trademax trader ordered to court for grilling over work at rival FP Markets
Financial Services 2025-04-07 11:03 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A former Trademax trader who allegedly worked for a rival platform while employed by the firm has been ordered to court for questioning over claims he did not have access to crucial documents.

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Woodside sells 40% stake in US LNG project for $5.7B
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-04-07 3:24 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

US investment firm Stonepeak will acquire a 40 per cent interest in Woodside’s Louisiana liquefied natural gas project, in a deal worth $5.7 billion.

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Albanese, Dutton both pledge to take back Darwin Port
Politics 2025-04-07 11:04 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Opposition leader Peter Dutton and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have both pledged to return Darwin Port to Australian control if elected.

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Denman Prospect shopping centre owner locked in fight with tenants over biz sale
Real Estate 2025-04-07 11:58 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A unit of Capital Property Group, which owns the Denman Prospect shopping centre in Canberra, has won its bid for subpoenas from lease holders that are fighting its opposition to their plans to sell their businesses.

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Thomson Geer picks up Hogan Lovells life sciences team
Business of Law 2025-04-04 11:57 am By Julia Kanapathippillai

A life sciences and regulatory expert and her team have joined Thomson Geer following the shuttering of Hogan Lovells’ Australian practice.

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Judge won’t toss claims in Fitch Ratings class action
Class Actions 2025-04-03 4:07 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Fitch Ratings has lost its bid for summary dismissal of claims in a class action over allegedly rosy ratings for risky derivative financial products issued 17 years ago on the basis that they are time-barred.

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ICAC launches probe into ex-CEO of School Infrastructure NSW
Public Corruption 2025-04-03 11:07 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption will conduct a public inquiry into whether former School Infrastructure NSW CEO Anthony Manning and others improperly awarded contracts and jobs to their friends. 

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Icon reaches middle ground on value of Westgate industrial site
Construction 2025-04-03 11:25 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Builder Icon has reached an agreement with the NSW valuer general on the value of a parcel of land for its proposed Westgate industrial estate in western Sydney.

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