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Ex-CBA exec denies bullying, says swearing ‘commonplace’ at bank
Employment 2026-01-30 11:09 pm By Andy Sidler

A sacked property finance executive at CBA, who told an unnamed person in the workplace to “calm the f*** down”, has denied his conduct amounted to bullying, claiming swearing was common among his colleagues. 

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Banksia investors slugged with costs after suit against ABL, receiver
Class Actions 2026-01-30 11:10 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Banksia Securities investors who agreed to drop their case alleging breaches linked to a scandal-ridden class action have been hit with costs, with a judge saying the case was “plainly” not for the benefit of all group members.

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Deloitte analysis on efficiency standards a trade secret: VCAT
Public law 2026-01-27 11:01 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A tribunal has found Deloitte’s cost-benefit analysis on new energy efficiency standards is protected from disclosure under Freedom of Information laws because it contains trade secrets.

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AstraZeneca sues Pharmacor over plan to launch generic diabetes drug
Intellectual Property 2026-01-23 11:48 pm By Sam Matthews

AstraZeneca has sued Pharmacor over its plans to list a generic version of blockbuster diabetes drug Forxiga on the PBS, but the drug maker will have to defend the validity of the patent, which was struck down by a UK court last year. 

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Maddocks follows other firms to ‘future forward’ Sydney tower
Real Estate 2026-01-27 3:52 pm By Sam Matthews

Maddocks has relocated to a newly designed office in Sydney’s first skyscraper, the latest law firm to make the move to the “future-forward” tower in recent months.

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GE Grid hit with $400K penalty for enviro reporting contraventions
Environment 2026-01-13 11:04 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A GE unit has been hit with a $400,000 penalty after admitting it failed to comply with greenhouse gas reporting obligations for four years.

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CSIRO wins appeal over gut-friendly wheat patent
Intellectual Property 2025-12-17 11:26 pm By Sam Matthews

The CSIRO has successfully appealed a decision that blocked the government agency’s application to patent a method of producing high-fibre wheat.

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ADCO scores win in row with Boroondara over Kew building collapse
Construction 2025-12-12 11:12 pm By Andy Sidler

ADCO Constructions did not agree to guarantee work done by its subsidiary on the Kew Recreation Centre, a court has found, limiting Boroondara City Council’s options following a roof collapse. 

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Melbourne Rebels directors grilled on ‘startling’ inability to explain tax case
Tax 2025-12-10 4:43 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has called out the directors of failed Super Rugby club Melbourne Rebels for their “startling” inability to explain their case against the club’s administrators and the tax office.

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JLL manager admitted harassment ‘morally unacceptable’, defence says
Employment 2025-12-09 11:13 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Commercial real estate group JLL has hit back at a case by a former CEO who says he was sacked over his handling of a harassment complaint against a manager, arguing the manager admitted his behaviour was “completely unacceptable”.

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