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ASIC takes Resimac to court for ‘one size fits all’ approach to hardship claims
Financial Services 2025-05-21 12:53 pm By Christine Caulfield

New enforcement action by the corporate regulator accuses home loan manager Resimac of letting down thousands of financially struggling customers who filed hardship applications.

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Court orders HCF to pay $750K for misleading life insurance term
Insurance 2025-05-08 11:44 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

HCF Life insurance has been hit with a $750,000 penalty for including a pre-existing condition term in a life insurance policy, which a judge found was likely to mislead.

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Citing financial uncertainty, Star says trial in AUSTRAC case should not wait
AUSTRAC 2025-04-16 11:26 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Embattled casino operator The Star says a trial in AUSTRAC’s case should not be delayed until the finalisation of a $300 million buyout offer from Balley’s, as suggested by the financial crimes watchdog.

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High Court to hear designer’s trade mark fight with Katy Perry
Intellectual Property 2025-04-11 11:36 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The High Court has agreed to hear an Australian fashion designer’s appeal in a long-running trade mark dispute with pop star Katy Perry.

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AUSTRAC wants intel in Entain case kept out of criminal hands
Gaming 2025-03-28 2:13 pm By Cindy Cameronne

AUSTRAC has sought to suppress parts of its case against the operator of online gambling sites Ladbrokes and Neds, arguing the information should not get into the hands of criminals. 

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‘Too dangerous’: Judge wants express waiver to hear AUSTRAC’s case against Star
Gaming 2025-03-06 11:43 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A judge hearing two enforcement cases by regulators against embattled casino operator Star Entertainment has flagged the potential appearance of bias if he continues to preside over both proceedings.

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In class action defence, Isuzu denies cars contained ‘defeat device’
Class Actions 2025-02-17 11:22 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Japanese car maker Isuzu has struck back at a class action, arguing Isuzu D-Max and MU-X cars sold in Australia did not contain the features of so-called defeat devices used to cheat on emissions tests.

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Lendlease abandons $10M land claim in fight with Macarthur-Onslow family
Real Estate 2025-02-14 3:11 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Lendlease has abandoned its bid to purchase a parcel of land owned by one of Australia’s oldest families for well below market value as part of its project to develop 6,700 homes in Campbelltown, Sydney.

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Initial Isuzu class action trial to focus on whether emissions ‘cheat’ device existed
Class Actions 2025-01-30 2:34 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge hearing a class action against Isuzu will deal first with whether its cars were fitted with so-called defeat devices, in the latest class action alleging a car maker cheated on emissions tests. 

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Non-bank lender Firstmac hit with $8M penalty for DDO breaches
Financial Services 2025-01-24 10:23 pm By Andy Sidler

The Federal Court has slapped non-bank lender Firstmac with an $8 million penalty, the second doled out in ASIC proceedings for violations of the new design and distribution obligations.

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