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Tasmanian jumping castle operator acquitted but still faces class action
A magistrate has cleared a Tasmanian jumping castle operator of criminal wrongdoing for her alleged role in a tragedy that killed six children in 2021, but a related class action against her and the state government will continue. 
‘Chorus of deflections’: ASIC slams Star board’s ‘apathy’ over AML/CTF breaches
Star Entertainment's management and board cannot shirk responsibility for turning a blind eye to money laundering risks by pointing the finger at each other, ASIC has told a court.
Federal judge may be called as witness as Ben Roberts-Smith seeks retrial
A Federal Court judge might be called as a witness in accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith's bid for a retrial in his failed defamation case against Nine.
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FWO urged to conduct national investigation into construction industry
The workplace regulator should start a national probe into sexual harassment and the treatment of young workers in the construction industry, according to a forum convened by the employment minister.
AUSTRAC wants intel in Entain case kept out of criminal hands
AUSTRAC has sought to suppress parts of its case against the operator of online gambling sites Ladbrokes and Neds, arguing the information should not get into the hands of criminals. 
In defamation defence, News Corp says Hells Angels member has bad reputation
News Corp is disputing claims in a defamation case that a senior member of the Hells Angels bikie gang was seriously harmed by its reporting, saying he already has a bad reputation.
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. 
Former Star execs ignored ‘brazen’ money laundering risks, court told
On day one of trial in ASIC's case accusing ten Star executives of turning a blind eye to money laundering, the court heard about a blue esky bag full of cash and people hiding under blankets to avoid CCTV.
Obeids, Macdonald ask High Court to toss convictions for bid-rigging
Jailed former Labor politicians Ian Macdonald and Eddie Obeid, and his son Moses Obeid, have asked the High Court to toss their convictions for conspiracy to rig a mining exploration tender.