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ASIC sues BDO, director over audit reports for Dubber
The corporate cop has sued BDO Audit and director Dean Just in the Federal Court over alleged false and misleading reports it made for ASX-listed software company Dubber. 
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.
Australian Unity hit with $7M penalty for failing to properly vet investors
A judge has ordered Australian Unity to pay a $7.1 million penalty in ASIC proceedings alleging it pumped more than $9.5 million into a risky mortgage scheme without properly vetting investors. 
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.
APRA hits super trustee Diversa with additional licence conditions
Fresh off being sued by ASIC for investing $300 million into Falcon Capital’s failed First Guardian Master Fund, super trustee Diversa has been hit with additional licence conditions by the prudential regulator.
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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. 
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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. 
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Visual impacts on Sydney Harbour too high, court says in rejecting marina extension
A proposal to expand Sydney Harbour's Woolwich Marina has been knocked back, with a judge finding the development would obstruct views of heritage listed areas. 
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Australian Retirement Trust invests in Mirvac’s build-to-rent fund
Superannuation fund Australian Retirement Trust has acquired a 48.5 per cent interest in Mirvac's $1.7 billion build-to-rent fund.
BHP loses challenge to same job, same pay orders
BHP and its in-house labour hire subsidiary have lost their bid to challenge same job, same pay orders by the Fair Work Commission workers at mines in central Queensland.