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Mastercard won’t be ready for March trial in ACCC case, court hears
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-01-29 11:02 pm By Andy Sidler

Mastercard is staring down costs orders after telling a court it will seek to vacate an upcoming trial date in its fight with the competition regulator after technical difficulties slowed the discovery process. 

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Toyota’s rogue communication with class action members comes under fire
Automotive 2025-01-29 11:20 pm By Andy Sidler

Toyota’s offer to fix customers’ diesel filters has drawn criticism from a class action, which alleges it misled group members into believing a fix would have no bearing on damages they could be owed.

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Telstra cops $394,000 penalty for NBN speed testing failures
Telecommunications 2025-01-29 9:42 pm By Christine Caulfield

Telstra has paid a $394,380 penalty for shirking its obligation to check internet speeds when migrating customers to the NBN.

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Ultra Tune loses appeal of record $1.5M fine for contempt
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-01-28 10:39 am By Cindy Cameronne

Ultra Tune has lost its appeal of a record $1.5 million fine for contempt after it failed to follow a court-ordered compliance program in proceedings brought by the consumer watchdog.

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Dominique Grubisa asks High Court to clarify accessorial liability
High Court 2025-01-23 4:06 pm By Sam Matthews

Wealth guru Dominque Grubisa wants the High Court to overturn a finding that she had actual knowledge her company’s statements were misleading, saying the case raises unresolved questions about accessorial liability.

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Gov’t throws Rex a lifeline with $50M debt acquisition
Aviation 2025-01-23 1:19 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The federal government will take on $50 million of Rex Airlines’ debt to keep the troubled regional carrier flying.

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New class action says 3M sold hazardous PFAS products
Class Actions 2025-01-21 11:48 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Chemical manufacturer 3M is facing a class action alleging it sold products containing hazardous materials known as PFAS without disclosing the risks they posed. 

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Johnson & Johnson hit with class action over ‘carcinogenic’ baby powder
Product Liability 2025-01-20 11:45 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson is facing a new class action alleging it sold talcum powder that was contaminated with asbestos and caused reproductive system cancers in women.

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Pawn shop facing class action loses bid for pro bono lawyers
Class Actions 2025-01-20 5:19 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A pawn shop facing a class action lawsuit from customers who claim it gave them loans with annual interest rates of 480 per cent has failed to secure a court referral for pro bono lawyers.

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Sportsbet faces class action over ‘fast code’ betting service
Class Actions 2025-01-17 11:01 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Sportsbet is facing a class action alleging it provided an unlawful in-play online betting service, with punters looking to recoup their losses from the gambling operator.

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