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Coles says ACCC’s rejection of Kalgoorlie site buy based on novel theory
Coles has argued that the competition regulator’s decision rejecting the supermarket giant's bid to lease a new site in Kalgoorlie, WA was based on a theory of harm that is novel under Australian law. 
Coles takes ACCC to Federal Court over supermarket acquisition
Coles has fired off Federal Court proceedings over the ACCC's decision to block its proposed acquisition of a leasehold interest in a supermarket and liquor store site in Kalgoorlie, one day after bringing proceedings at the Australian Competition Tribunal.
Government to legislate AI digital duty of care
The federal government plans to introduce a digital duty of care for artificial intelligence companies as part of five AI safety priories that form part of its national strategy to regulate the new technology. 
Oaks Hotels hit with class action over COVID-era rent reductions
The owner of the Oaks Hotels & Resorts is facing a class action by landlords who allege the hotel operator misrepresented that it was entitled to reduced rent payments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Test case on cards in dispute between Iplex, BGC over pipes
A class acton against Fletcher Building’s Iplex over thousands of allegedly burst pipes in homes around Australia is gearing up for a mammoth 12-week trial, with a separate claim by BGC, which installed the pipes, to proceed by way of a test case.
ASIC secures another ban of MWL Financial adviser
A former MWL Financial adviser has been banned for three years for advising clients to invest most of their super in risky classes of the Shield Master Fund, after ASIC agreed to a reduction in the suspension in proceedings before the ART.
Richard White’s Kyckr claims ex-CTO sacked over performance issues
Richard White and his anti-money laundering software company Kyckr have hit back at an unfair dismissal case by the company's former chief technology officer, claiming she was terminated for “longstanding performance issues”.
ACCC to take deeper look at Zoetis, Neogen merger
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has opened a phase 2 review into animal drug company Zoetis' proposed acquisition of Neogen's global animal genomic testing business, saying it would substantially lessen competition in the market for animal gene testing services.
Coles challenges ACCC’s block of supermarket site acquisition
Coles has asked a tribunal to clear its proposed acquisition of a leasehold interest in a supermarket and liquor store site in Kalgoorlie, arguing the ACCC's finding that it would substantially lessen competition was "not objectively correct".
Origin Energy to refund customers after ACCC probe into ‘Saver’ plan
Origin Energy has agreed to refund over $270,000 to 4,500 customers on its 'Ongoing Saver' residential electricity plan who were charged more than they would have been on the company's 'Basic' plan.