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Coles advertised ‘utterly misleading’ discounts to compete with Woolworths, says ACCC
Coles changed its marketing policies after being concerned it could not compete with Woolworths, a court has heard on the first day of trial in the consumer regulator’s case over the supermarket's “utterly misleading” discounts.
Facing ACCC action, AGN says Love Gas ads more than just hot air
Retail energy supplier AGN has defended its series of 'Love Gas' ads against enforcement action by the consumer regulator, saying it had reasonable grounds for promising the product was "becoming renewable".
Qantas brings strike-out bid in COVID-19 flight credits class action
Qantas has brought a strike-out application in a class action on behalf of hundreds of thousands of customers who allegedly never received refunds after their flights were cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Randwick Racecourse fends off Racing NSW’s push for administrator
The owner of Sydney’s Randwick Racecourse has won its bid for a stay on the appointment of an administrator by regulator Racing NSW, which has raised concerns about a “material uncertainty” in the club’s accounts. 
Johnson Winter Slattery snags ex-Clayton Utz tax head
Johnson Winter Slattery is looking to cement its reputation as a market-leading tax firm by luring Clayton Utz's former national head of tax.
Home & Away scriptwriter drops case against Seven Network
A scriptwriter for Seven's Home & Away has dropped her Fair Work case against the TV network.
Liquidator booted over disclosure failures in claims against ATO, SRO
A judge has removed a liquidator from the winding up of a Victorian cabinetry business, finding he failed to act honestly by settling unfair preference claims with tax agencies without disclosing key information. 
Top 10 class action settlements of 2025
Class action settlements hit major milestones last year, with the year’s largest settlements totalling $1.6 billion and one case resolving for a historic $548.5 million.
Cudeco class action judge ‘extremely concerned’ about evidence delays
Pointing to a pattern of non-compliance with his orders, a judge hearing a shareholder class action over the collapse of mining company Cudeco has expressed concerns about “significant" delays in the case.
Plus500 can’t shut down class action in favour of arbitration
Plus500 has lost its bid to permanently stay a class action by investors who lost money trading in highly leveraged financial products, with a court finding that the arbitration clause relied on by the online trader was unfair and void.