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New statutory duty aims to block repeat of Robodebt scandal
The Albanese government has passed a new law aimed at preventing a repeat of the Robodebt scandal, making it an offence for federal agency heads to impede an investigation by the Commonwealth watchdog. 
All judges immune from civil suits for judicial actions, High Court says
The High Court has overturned a controversial decision that put a judge on the hook for a man’s false imprisonment, finding that all judges are immune from civil suits for acts done in the performance of their judicial duties.
Competing class actions filed against Coles, Woolworth over ‘illusory’ disounts
A second law firm has lodged class actions against Coles and Woolworths on the back of the consumer regulator's claims that the supermarket giants' discount campaigns were misleading.
BHP class action can expand group definition, but not retroactively
A class action against BHP can include in the group member definition investors who bought shares on secondary platforms, but the change can't apply retroactively.
NAB super fund trustee says failed class action rejected $25M offer
Former NAB superannuation fund trustee NULIS is seeking the first ever award of indemnity costs in a class action that flopped following the rejection of a settlement offer.
Trans woman wants damages upped in ongoing fight with female-only app
A trans woman who won her discrimination case against the Giggle for Girls app and its CEO Sal Grover has launched a cross-appeal against the landmark decision.
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Lendlease abandons $10M land claim in fight with Macarthur-Onslow family
Lendlease has abandoned its bid to purchase a parcel of land owned by one of Australia’s oldest families for well below market value as part of its project to develop 6,700 homes in Campbelltown, Sydney.
Exactech class action stayed after judge recognises US bankruptcy
A class action against Exactech over allegedly faulty joint implants has been stayed pending its US-based parent company’s bankruptcy proceedings. 
Judge rejects union boss’ bid to stay FWC case
A judge has rejected HSU secretary Diana Asmar's argument that a case against her over an alleged $2.7 million false invoicing scheme should be stayed because criminal charges were “on the cards”.
New Hall & Wilcox partner bolsters firm’s defence expertise
Hall & Wilcox is the third law firm in a month to grow its government practice, picking up a defence expert from government technology provider DMTC.