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Liquidator booted over disclosure failures in claims against ATO, SRO
A judge has removed a liquidator from the winding up of a Victorian cabinetry business, finding he failed to act honestly by settling unfair preference claims with tax agencies without disclosing key information. 
Energy class action applicant slugged with $32M in costs for failed case
A judge has ordered the lead applicant in a failed class action against Queensland utilities Stanwell and CS Energy, which was slated to be worth $1 billion, to pay $32.4 million in costs.
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Arnold Bloch Leibler won’t be kicked off dispute over property exec’s estate
A court has found that two of the three heirs to the owners of property investor Kurtz Group can continue to use the services of Arnold Bloch Leibler, finding no risk of conflict. 
Top 10 class action settlements of 2025
Class action settlements hit major milestones last year, with the year’s largest settlements totalling $1.6 billion and one case resolving for a historic $548.5 million.
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Owners corporation loses bid to set aside Mercon DOCA
A judge has refused to set aside a deed of company arrangement passed by creditors of construction company Mercon, finding that the owners corporation of a 33-unit development has not proved the value of its $4.2 million claim. 
Binance agrees to $10M penalty in ASIC case, but judge wants more info
Binance has agreed to a $10 million penalty in ASIC’s case alleging the defunct crypto firm misclassified retail customers as eligible to invest in risky derivatives, but a judge wants more details before approving the deal.
Cudeco class action judge ‘extremely concerned’ about evidence delays
Pointing to a pattern of non-compliance with his orders, a judge hearing a shareholder class action over the collapse of mining company Cudeco has expressed concerns about “significant" delays in the case.
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Port Macquarie pub can’t assert restrictive covenant to block Liquorland
A popular Port Macquarie tavern can't enforce a restrictive covenant which bars a neighbouring shopping centre from selling alcohol, with a court finding that development consent was validly given to Coles to build a Liquorland. 
Blockchain mining firm NGS wound up for ‘blatant’ contraventions
A court has ordered the winding up of blockchain mining firm NGS Group and related companies, finding they operated in "blatant" violation of the Corporations Act.
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Homes Victoria did not overstep with decision on public housing demolition: court
An appeals court has rejected a class action's challenge to a finding that Homes Victoria had a legitimate purpose in deciding to demolish and redevelop public housing towers in Melbourne, despite “lamentable” lack of consultation.