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Mastercard can appeal privilege waiver ruling in ACCC’s case
Ben Hancock 2025-10-23 11:31 pm By Christine Caulfield

Mastercard can pursue an appeal of a ruling for the competition regulator requiring the credit card giant to hand over communications about its agreements with retailers, which are at the centre of a misuse of market power case.

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Insurer must indemnify Rio Tinto mine operator for labour hire worker’s injury
Appeals 2025-10-22 11:56 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A GIO insurance policy held by labour hire company Workpac extended to indemnify a Rio Tinto mine operator for damages resulting from an injury to a worker, an appeals court has found.

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VCAT decision against developer ‘lacks intelligible justification’: court
Appeals 2025-10-23 2:48 pm By Sam Matthews

A property developer has won its challenge to a VCAT decision that tanked its subdivision plans, with an appeals court accepting its argument that the decision was “seriously illogical”.

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Oracle wins stay of dispute with ATO over royalty tax
Tax 2025-10-21 11:55 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Software giant Oracle has won its bid to stay a $252 million fight with ATO over royalties, with the Full Federal Court finding the cases would not provide guidance in 15 other software disputes about the operation of the royalty tax. 

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Brittany Higgins drops defamation appeal
Appeals 2025-10-21 11:56 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Brittany Higgins has reportedly dropped her appeal of a judgment that ordered her to pay $315,000 in damages for defaming her former boss Linda Reynolds with social media posts that implied the ex-Liberal senator mishandled her rape allegations against Bruce Lehrmann.

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Full Court revives harassment case, says judge relied on ‘preconceptions’
Appeals 2025-10-17 11:45 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

An appeals court has overturned the dismissal of a sexual harassment case and ordered a new trial after finding a judge did not consider crucial evidence and relied on “a preconception of how a victim would act”.

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High Court called on to overturn Aristocrat’s gaming patent win
Intellectual Property 2025-10-15 11:03 pm By Christine Caulfield

The High Court has been asked to clarify the extent to which computer-implemented ideas are eligible for patent protection, with IP Australia appealing a win for gaming giant Aristocrat.

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In loss for landowners, High Court says foreign tax law valid
Appeals 2025-10-15 11:51 pm By Sam Matthews

The High Court has approved the imposition of additional land tax on non-residents and foreign-owned entities, finding that the Commonwealth government had the power to limit the application of international tax agreements.

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Claws out as Puma appeals Tiger Woods’ brand trade mark
Intellectual Property 2025-10-13 10:10 am By Christine Caulfield

Puma has appealed its failed opposition to a trade mark for Tiger Woods’ golf apparel and equipment brand Sun Day Red, which the German sneaker giant argued was too similar to its iconic leaping cat mark.

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Rent-to-own company appeals $7.4M penalty for Credit Act breaches
Appeals 2025-10-09 11:30 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A rental company providing long-term leases for household items has appealed a ruling slapping it with a $7.4 million penalty for loan agreements that did not comply with credit laws. 

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