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Full Court revives strip search case by Qatar Airways passengers
Appeals 2025-07-24 11:27 pm By Sam Matthews

Five passengers who were forced off a Qatar Airways flight and strip searched at Doha International Airport have successfully appealed the summary dismissal of their case against the airline, with the Full Court finding key issues were not suited for summary determination. 

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Queen’s Wharf director to helm Brisbane Olympics infrastructure group
Construction 2025-07-24 11:49 pm By Sam Matthews

The project director who oversaw the delivery of the new Queen’s Wharf precinct in Brisbane has been appointed to lead the body tasked with delivering a slew of major infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. 

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Infrastructure consultant Amey re-enters Aussie market with acquisition
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-07-23 11:50 pm By Sam Matthews

UK Infrastructure consultancy business Amey is returning to Australian shores after acquiring local consultancy Premise.

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Glencore loses case against Port of Newcastle over shipping fees
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-07-17 3:38 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Glencore Coal has lost its case against the Port of Newcastle alleging it has been overcharged shipping fees based on a determination by the competition watchdog.

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Clifford Chance launches construction team in Australia
Construction 2025-07-17 11:58 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Global law firm Clifford Chance has launched a construction practice in Australia after nabbing a special council from Pinsent Masons to lead the group.

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Macquarie Technology secures $240M Sydney site for new data centre
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-07-16 11:14 pm By Andy Sidler

Macquarie Technology Group has secured the option to buy a Sydney city site with a $240 million price tag near its existing data centre holding in Macquarie Park.

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Acciona, AECOM added to Hunter Valley bus crash class action
Class Actions 2025-07-11 11:39 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Builder Acciona and consultant AECOM have been named as defendants in a class action on behalf of families of victims of a bus accident in Hunter Valley, NSW, facing allegations they were responsible for the construction and certification of the interchange where it occurred. 

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Acciona, AECOM to face class action claims over Hunter Valley bus crash
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-07-11 11:49 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A class action on behalf of families of victims of a bus accident in Hunter Valley, NSW has won court approval to add builder Acciona and consultant AECOM as defendants, claiming they were responsible for the construction and certification of the interchange where the tragedy occurred. 

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Rex Patrick’s case over Snowy 2.0 docs in the public interest: court
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-07-10 11:54 pm By Andy Sidler

Former senator and ‘transparency warrior’ Rex Patrick has won an order capping the government’s costs at $40,000 in his case seeking documents on the $12 billion Snowy 2.0 renewables project, with a judge finding the matter raised issues of public interest. 

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CMS makes inroads in Australia with infrastructure partner hire
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-07-10 11:58 pm By Sam Matthews

International law firm syndicate CMS has hired an energy and infrastructure partner for its newly established office in Sydney, as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the Asia Pacific region. 

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