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First test of enviro law’s plan to speed project approvals kicks off
The federal government is moving forward with a plan under recently passed changes to the environmental laws that will help speed environmental approvals on major projects.
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Government underwrites 19 new projects in biggest CIS tender
The federal government is underwriting 19 new wind, solar and battery projects in the largest tender yet under its Capacity Investment Scheme, which will unlock $17 billion in private investments.
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Court increases max costs in Rex Patrick suit over Snowy 2.0 docs
Ex-South Australian senator and self-proclaimed transparency warrior Rex Patrick has been hit with a higher maximum costs order in his case seeking documents about the $12 billion Snowy 2.0 renewables project.
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Hamilton Locke boosts real estate, construction expertise with new hires
Hamilton Locke has brought on four new partners to boost its expertise in high-demand areas, including real estate, energy and infrastructure. 
Appeals court upholds win for landowners in bushfire mass tort
The family of the late pastoralist Thomas Brickworth is on the hook for damage caused by a 2021 bushfire, after an appeals court found it was reasonable to conclude that the fire originated from a vegetation heap that smouldered for months before catching fire. 
Judge OKs QSuper settlement, raps funder for ‘brazen and unjustified’ claim
A judge has approved a $67 million settlement in a class action against QSuper but has trimmed the payout for the litigation funder, criticising it for a "brazen and unjustified" deduction that was dropped during the hearing.
Cosette on hook for $13M in jilted Mayne’s legal fees
It ditched a planned $627 million union, now US drug maker Cosette must pay more than $13 million toward Mayne Pharma's costs of the legal fallout. Whether it owes the "substantial damages" Mayne is claiming is an issue for another day.
Apple fights bid to expand App Store class action
Apple will bring a “full-bodied” opposition to a bid to expand a class action over the running of its App Store, after a judge found the tech company engaged in anti-competitive conduct in the app marketplace last year. 
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‘Exceptional circumstances’ not needed to stay SOPA determination, judge says
A judge has stayed a judgment under the Security of Payment Act, finding that “exceptional circumstances” were not needed to justify such an order in light of a recent judgment that issued a rare stay of a SOPA determination.
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Cobild sues over bank guarantee for $50M Fortis development
Melbourne builder Cobild has filed a lawsuit against a developer arguing it must return a $497,000 bank guarantee under a contract to build a $50 million office complex.