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Court rejects challenge to ‘major event’ declaration ahead of Isaac Herzog visit
A judge has tossed a challenge by the Palestine Action Group to the NSW government's decision to declare the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog a 'major event' triggering new protest rules enacted in the wake of the Bondi massacre. 
Nine can’t keep details of settlement with Ben Roberts-Smith mistress under wraps
Nine has lost its bid for a 50-year suppression order over the details of a settlement reached with Ben Roberts-Smith's former mistress, with a judge finding it would be useless given the settlement has already been covered in the media.
UN expert seeks to intervene in challenge to NSW protest laws
A United Nations special rapporteur is seeking court approval to intervene in a lawsuit by First Nations and pro-Palestine activists challenging laws passed in the wake of the Bondi massacre that bar protests after a terrorist incident.
NBL defeats preliminary discovery case by Illawarra Hawks, Melbourne Phoenix
A judge has stayed a bid by the Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne Phoenix basketball clubs for preliminary discovery to determine whether to pursue claims against the National Basketball League.
ACCC wants in on developer’s High Court case over NSW Ports
Having lost a challenge to privatisation agreements by NSW Ports, the competition regulator wants to intervene in a High Court appeal by Mayfield Developments, which failed in its own case against the port authority.
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Developer Mayfield gets ACCC support in case against NSW Ports
The competition regulator is seeking to intervene in Mayfield Development's appeal to the High Court in a case the developer says could have "startling" consequences.
Mayfield warns ruling in NSW Ports case could have ‘startling’ consequences
Mayfield Developments has argued the High Court should overturn a finding that NSW Ports was protected by derivative Crown immunity in entering allegedly uncompetitive agreements to privatise two ports, saying the decision could have “startling” consequences such as allowing the state to devise cartel arrangements.
High Court won’t hear Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation appeal
Australia’s most-decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has lost his bid for special leave from the High Court to appeal a judge’s findings that he committed war crimes in Afghanistan.
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Ex-Downer EDI project manager can’t pull ICAC report over Transport for NSW contracts
A former Downer EDI project manager has lost a bid for court orders forcing NSW's Independent Commission Against Corruption to remove a report into a probe relating to Transport for NSW and Inner West Council tenders.
High Court to hear developer Mayfield’s appeal in case against NSW Ports
Mayfield Development has been granted the High Court's leave to make its argument that derivative Crown immunity does not apply to NSW Ports, in a seven-year-old competition case.