Master Builders Australia has welcomed a reported increase in residential building activity but said the pace needs to quicken to reach the government’s goal of 1.2 million new homes by 2029.
Flu vaccine maker Seqirus has successfully opposed Moderna’s proposed patent for a mRNA vaccine, but an IP Australia delegate said the problems with the patent can be overcome by amendments.
A former director of collapsed Melbourne derivatives broker Berndale Capital Securities will spend a year in jail after pleading guilty to offences connected to his misuse of company funds.
A law firm which brought several underpayments cases on behalf of junior doctors is investigating a potential class action against alcohol delivery service Jimmy Brings.
Dyno Nobel has lost its bid to invalidate three of explosive manufacturer Orica’s patents for a wireless detonation device, with a judge finding it was liable for patent infringement.
Toyota has lost its bid to subpoena Shopify Singapore for sales records relating to its allegations that Australian spare parts company OZI4x4 sold counterfeit tail lights and armrests.
Collapsed Roberts Co Victoria is fighting a bid by a creditor it says should not be allowed to “come out of the woodwork” and take over the winding up application of a company that has since been deregistered.
A Federal Court judge has grilled a lawyer representing an investor that is suing the developers of a Melbourne apartment block over his client’s failure to file evidence for 18 months.
Dexus has purchased a 10,000 square metre warehouse in Sydney’s West for $40 million and announced plans to divest office assets in Brisbane.
Cromwell Property Group has said it will cost $200 million to develop an office building in Canberra which will be leased to an unnamed federal government agency.