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OAIC’s decision to refuse second Optus class action complaint quashed
Privacy & Cybersecurity 2024-03-04 10:11 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has quashed the OAIC’s decision to reject a second class action-style complaint filed over the massive Optus data breach, finding the Privacy Act […]

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Medibank can’t halt class action-style complaint to OAIC over data breach
Privacy & Cybersecurity 2024-02-22 2:22 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has dismissed a bid by Medibank to restrain the Office of Australian Information Commissioner from proceeding with a class action-style complaint on behalf […]

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Judge rejects climate challenge to NSW logging agreement
Environment 2024-01-10 12:44 pm By Cindy Cameronne

An environmental group has lost its case alleging the federal government failed to take climate change into account when it renewed an agreement for logging […]

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Medibank says allowing OAIC class action-style case could hurt public’s view of court
Privacy & Cybersecurity 2023-12-05 10:56 pm By Sam Matthews

Medibank has asked a judge to put the kibosh on class action-style proceedings filed with the OAIC, arguing findings inconsistent with those in a class […]

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Class action firm may seek compensation for unlawful immigration detention
Human Rights 2023-11-10 9:05 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A leading class action firm may seek compensation for those who were illegally detained after the High Court ruled that Australia’s system of holding individuals […]

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High Court finds Victoria’s electric car tax invalid
High Court 2023-10-18 12:54 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The High Court has struck down a Victorian tax on electric cars, finding the state usurped powers held only by the federal government. The 7-1 […]

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OAIC taken to court in battle to run Optus class action-style complaint
Privacy & Cybersecurity 2023-09-14 11:13 pm By Sam Matthews

The OAIC has been dragged to court by the law firm that filed a class action-style complaint over the massive Optus data breach, after the […]

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Medibank to sue privacy commissioner over possible contempt
Privacy & Cybersecurity 2023-08-31 2:48 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has endorsed Medibank’s bid to sue the OAIC so the court can weigh in on the health insurer’s bid to halt the regulator’s […]

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ACCC loses appeal in ‘fanciful’ NSW Ports competition case
Competition & Consumer Protection 2023-02-23 1:23 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has lost its challenge to a decision that tossed its case alleging NSW Ports stymied competition when it signed […]

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Asset Energy wins review of Morrison’s denial of oil exploration licence
Energy & Natural Resources 2023-02-14 10:34 pm By Sam Matthews

Asset Energy has won Federal Court review of former Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s decision not to grant a two-year extension of a controversial offshore exploration […]

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