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IC Markets CEO hit with guillotine orders for filing defence
A judge has set a final deadline for the CEO of International Capital Markets to file his defence in a class action over risky contracts for difference.
Swoosh accused of providing credit to financially stressed customers
ASIC has sued credit contractor Swoosh Finance for allegedly providing unsuitable loans with high fees and interest rates to customers who showed "clear signs of financial distress".
ACCC won’t give Catholic hospitals blessing to boycott private insurers
The competition regulator plans to block a group of Catholic hospital operators from collectively boycotting large private health insurers in the event funding negotiations fail.
CIMIC settles shareholder class action for $45.25M
CIMIC has agreed to pay $45.25 million to settle a shareholder class action alleging it failed to properly inform the market about its investment in a Middle East company. 
Hytera can’t dodge ‘substantial industrial theft’ finding in Motorola case
An appeals court has rejected Chinese radio manufacturer Hytera’s challenge to a finding it misappropriated the source code of US mobile phone giant Motorola.
ASIC claims crypto firm Binance denied protections to derivatives investors
Crypto firm Binance deprived hundreds of customers of consumer protections by misclassifying them as wholesale clients and allowing them to buy risky derivatives, ASIC says.
Aldi infringed copyright of Little Bellies fruit snacks, court finds
A court has ruled in favour of the creators of Little Bellies fruit puffs, finding that Aldi’s Mamia Baby Puffs were a “flagrant” breach of their copyright.
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Japanese conglomerate signs on for $830M Mirvac housing development
Tokyo-based Sumitomo Corporation has taken its first step into the Australian residential market, partnering with developer Mirvac on a housing development in Sydney’s northwest that is expected to generate $830 million in sales.
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Victoria accepts recommendations to address misconduct in construction sector
The Victorian Government has flagged its support for recommendations aimed at stamping out criminal activity in the state’s construction industry, including changes to the 'fit and proper' test for union positions. 
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EastLink operator wins dispute with Transurban over $10M fee
Australia's largest toll road operator, Transurban, has been ordered to pay compensation to ConnectEast in a dispute over an annual services fee of $10 million.