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Privacy regulator takes Optus to court over data breach
Privacy & Cybersecurity 2025-08-08 2:21 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Office of Australian Information Commissioner has brought civil penalty proceedings against Optus over a 2022 data breach that affected up to 10 million people, as the telco also faces a class action and related proceedings by the media regulator. 

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Cornwalls didn’t disclose counsel rates to client in dispute with builder, suit claims
Construction 2025-08-07 11:50 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A former Cornwalls client has brought proceedings over a $486,000 legal bill, claiming the law firm failed to provide updated costs estimates and did not disclose counsel rates while acting in a tribunal matter against a builder. 

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Kmart faces action over Uyghur forced labour claims
Retail 2025-08-05 11:22 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Kmart is facing legal action to determine whether the retail giant has engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct over alleged forced labour of members of a Chinese ethnic minority group.

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SIXT sues Darwin, Alice Springs airports, alleging $1.9M in rent overpayments
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-08-05 11:00 pm By Andy Sidler

German car hire company SIXT has sued Darwin International and Alice Springs airports for $1.9 million, alleging its lease arrangements with the airports did not allow for rent reductions. 

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Rebel Wilson sued by UK production company over ‘false and derogatory’ statements
Entertainment 2025-07-28 11:39 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Actor Rebel Wilson has been sued by a UK production company that co-produced her film The Deb, claiming she “deliberately undermined” the movie’s distribution. 

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FW Projects liquidators take directors to court for alleged insolvent trading
New lawsuit 2025-07-29 11:17 pm By Christine Caulfield

The liquidators of collapsed developer FW Projects have filed action against former directors of the company, seeking to claw back debts of millions of dollars arising from alleged insolvent trading.

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Olympian sues sporting body for defamation over misconduct sanction
Defamation 2025-07-28 11:55 pm By Andy Sidler

A three-time Olympic figure skater has sued the NSW Ice Skating Association, alleging that a notice it circulated to members regarding a sexual misconduct finding and ban imposed by the US Centre for SafeSport was defamatory.

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Fonterra accused by ACM of inducing milk suppliers to break agreements
Contracts 2025-07-21 11:32 pm By Andy Sidler

Dairy distributor Australian Consolidated Milk has lodged proceedings against competitor Fonterra, alleging the cooperative encouraged suppliers to break their exclusive supply agreements by offering a better price.

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Class action alleges developer backed out of sales after market spiked
Class Actions 2025-07-17 11:58 pm By Andy Sidler

Developer Dennis Family Corporation has been hit with class action by purchasers of apartment units in Brisbane who allege their contracts were wrongly terminated after the market value of neighbouring properties soared by 40 per cent. 

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Toyota hit with class action over peeling paint on Corollas
Class Actions 2025-07-09 11:56 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Toyota has been hit with a class action alleging that a defect in certain Corolla models caused paint to peel when exposed to sunlight or ultraviolet light. 

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