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Qube, developer lose $20M claim against Defence over contaminated land
A Qube unit and a developer have lost their $20 million claim alleging the Department of Defence failed to properly address asbestos contamination on leased land which was redeveloped into a terminal facility in Moorebank. 
Austin Engineering needs more evidence for freezing order against ex-sales rep: court
A judge has denied Austin Engineering’s bid for a $210,000 freezing order against a former sales representative, with a judge finding there was an arguable claim for breach of confidence but no evidence of a claim to more than nominal damages. 
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Southbank tower developer seeks stay in Crown Group’s suit over stalled project
Developer Infinity wants to stay a case by liquidators of collapsed developer Crown Group seeking to sell the land for their stalled joint venture for a residential tower in Melbourne’s Southbank.
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Shopping centre can’t retain $1.5M after failed $30M land purchase
A Victorian shopping centre has been ordered to pay back $1.5 million to a company that broke a contract for a $30 million land sale.
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West Gate Tunnel builders claim $359M from Aurecon for alleged design errors
West Gate Tunnel builders CPB Contractors and John Holland say engineer Aurecon Australasia should be on the hook for $359 million in damages for alleged design errors in Victoria’s West Tunnel project, a court has heard. 
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The Gosford developer remains locked out of $37M judgment against Chinese builder
A stay of a $37 million 2023 judgment in favour of the company behind an abandoned $185 million development in Gosford NSW against the Australian arm of China's Shanxi Construction Investment Group has been extended.
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Lenders for Bondi Junction property lose bid for break fee, KWM’s fees
Lender WholeCap has lost its bid for a “break fee” and $430,000 in legal costs billed by King & Wood Mallesons associated with a term sheet for a proposed $66.1 million loan to a Harbour Land entity.
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Victoria sued over Metropolitan Remand Centre construction project
A contractor working on upgrades at the Metropolitan Remand Centre in Victoria has filed proceedings against the Victorian Correction Infrastructure Partnership, arguing a dispute resolution clause in their contract runs afoul of the SOP Act.
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Developer can’t claim setoff in spat with Tomkins over $55M Sunshine Coast apartments
An appeal against a ruling that the developer of a $55M Sunshine Coast residential complex could not set off a liquidated damages claim against builder Tomkins' pre-completion payment claim has been thrown out.
Bupa hit with class action over quality of aged care facilities
Bupa has been hit with a class action alleging it violated consumer laws by providing poor-quality care to residents at aged care facilities.