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Last stop for ACCC as High Court refuses leave to appeal Pacific National, Aurizon deal
The ACCC has reached the end of the line in its challenge to Pacific National's $205 million acquisition of Aurizon's Acacia Ridge Terminal in Queensland, with the High Court dismissing the competition regulator's application to take up the appeal.
Djab Wurrung ‘directions’ trees at Victorian highway upgrade site win temporary protection
A judge has issued a temporary injunction stopping roadworks along the Buangor and Ararat stretch of the Western Highway improvement project in Victoria ahead of a trial over the cultural significance of the area for its traditional owners.
Qube resolves misuse of market power case against Port of Newcastle
Logistics services provider Qube has resolved a lawsuit that accused the Port of Newcastle of misusing its power in the market for port services by denying Qube's request to use its own equipment to provide dry bulk unloading services at the port.
Stood-down Qantas workers lose second bid for sick leave
Qantas workers on stand-down orders during the coronavirus pandemic have lost an appeal to overturn a ruling that they are not entitled to access paid sick or compassionate leave.
Government may block GetSwift’s relocation to Canada while litigation on foot
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has indicated the government may oppose GetSwift's bid to relocate to Canada while it's facing a $50 million shareholder class action and ASIC enforcement proceedings, a move which a judge recently described as "not a good look".
FWC arbitration doesn’t doom union’s lawsuit against Airservices
A court has ruled that an arbitration proceeding before the Fair Work Commission does not doom a Federal Court lawsuit brought by the civilian air traffic controllers union against government-owned Airservices.
Self-repped Qantas worker deserves ‘liberal and lenient’ treatment, judge says
A judge has declined to throw out a lawsuit brought against Qantas by a self-represented worker who was stood down, saying a "liberal and lenient" approach was needed.
Qantas employee fired for viewing porn on company iPad loses appeal
A 59-year-old Qantas engineer who used his company-issued iPad to view pornographic material while at work has lost his unfair dismissal appeal.
Qantas engineers appeal COVID-19 stand down win for airline
Aircraft engineers for Qantas are challenging a ruling that the airline had no "genuine choice" when it stood them down in March during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Qantas appeals court’s finding that it misapplied JobKeeper
Qantas Airways will challenge a court's finding that it incorrectly applied the JobKeeper scheme and underpaid its staff.