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Senate signs off on tax credits for green energy, critical minerals projects
The Senate has waved through a component of the Albanese government's plans to support the green energy transition, approving tax credits for clean energy and critical minerals production.
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Luxury tower developer hit with freezing order in $10.6M defects suit
A Sydney premium property developer has been slapped with a freezing order that prohibits it from disposing of assets over $10.6 million as it faces a defects suit from the owners corporation of a Milsons Point tower.
High Court to hear case to revive Sydney light rail class action
The High Court has agreed to weigh in on when uncommon use of land amounts to a nuisance in a class action by small business owners over Sydney's light rail construction.
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Charter Hall boosts social infrastructure REIT with $47M Clinipath buy
Real estate fund manager Charter Hall has paid $47 million to purchase a Clinipath Pathology lab in Perth, bolstering its social infrastructure investment trust.
Class action accuses NSW developer, council of negligence
A class action has been filed against a NSW luxury developer and a local council by property owners alleging the land selected for a 683-lot project was unfit for residential development.
Clorox agrees to $8.25M penalty for ‘ocean plastic’ claims
Consumer goods giant Clorox has agreed to a $8.25 million penalty for representing to consumers that certain GLAD garbage bags were sourced from plastic fished from the ocean.
HSBC may face new claim in ASIC case alleging lax scam prevention
British banking giant HSBC could face a new claim in ASIC proceedings alleging it failed to adequately protect customers from scams, a court has heard.
Dovetail lawyer says CEO assaulted her during ‘coercive’ relationship
Dovetail's legal counsel has accused the start-up’s boss of sexually assaulting her during a coercive relationship and claims the head of HR failed to support her and advised “not to shit where you eat”.
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Amp Energy completes financing for first phase of South Australia BESS project
Amp Energy has completed the financing for the first stage of construction on a Carlyle Group-backed battery energy storage system in South Australia.
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Law firm found negligent in Victoria hotel transaction, owes $1.2M damages
A Sydney law firm and its principal have been ordered to pay over $1.2 million to a former client after the solicitor was found to have failed to give proper advice about a hotel purchase.