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Woodside’s $16.5B Scarborough gas project faces another legal challenge
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-05-06 11:19 pm By Andy Sidler

Woodside is facing another legal challenge to its $16.5 billion Scarborough gas project, in what an environmental group called a “test case” for how NOPSEMA will assess greenhouse gas emissions from energy projects. 

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Victoria sued over Metropolitan Remand Centre construction project
Construction 2025-05-05 11:31 pm By Andy Sidler

A contractor working on upgrades at the Metropolitan Remand Centre in Victoria has filed proceedings against the Victorian Correction Infrastructure Partnership, arguing a dispute resolution clause in their contract runs afoul of the SOP Act.

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ACCC can bring misleading conduct claims against printer supplier
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-04-29 11:04 pm By Andy Sidler

The ACCC has won court approval to bring claims against two companies in liquidation alleging they  engaged in unconscionable and misleading conduct in the sale of printing cartridges and cleaning chemicals. 

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ACCC accuses LDV of misleading consumers about cars’ durability
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-04-23 11:33 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The ACCC has taken car importer LDV to court for allegedly representing to consumers that certain car models were durable and suitable for off-road conditions, when in reality they were prone to rusting within five years of purchase.

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CWP probes BP’s purchase of Macquarie stake in Australian Renewable Energy Hub
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-04-23 11:54 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

BP’s joint venture partner on one of the world’s largest renewable energy projects has filed court proceedings seeking information  about BP’s acquisition of Macquarie’s stake in the project.

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Paladin Energy hit with shareholder class action
Securities 2025-04-16 2:37 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Paladin Energy has been hit with a shareholder class action over alleged misleading disclosures to the market about expected production at its flagship uranium mine in Namibia.

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Bupa hit with class action over quality of aged care facilities
Class Actions 2025-04-14 11:04 am By Cat Fredenburgh

Bupa has been hit with a class action alleging it violated consumer laws by providing poor-quality care to residents at aged care facilities.

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BBC sued by Australian exec investigated for ‘top-down’ decision making
Employment 2025-04-07 11:57 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A BBC Studios Australia executive has sued her employer, alleging she was the victim of adverse action and discrimination after she exercised her workplace rights.

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BP taken to court by partner on Australian Renewable Energy Hub
Construction 2025-04-04 11:05 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

BP has been taken to court by its joint venture partner on one of the world’s largest renewable energy projects, situated in the Pilbara region.

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Skyaus hit with $1.3M suit over permit lapse for Optus project
Construction 2025-04-03 11:34 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

CPS Technology & Infrastructure has sued subcontractor Skyaus Infrastructure over $1.3 million in loss  allegedly suffered after Skyaus failed to obtain necessary permits for a new Optus facility in the rural village of Anakie.

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