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Fortescue says class action can’t bring hostile workplace claim
Fortescue wants to strike out a class action's claim that it created a hostile workplace for women, arguing the allegation was not raised in a human rights complaint and can't now be pursued in court.
Irked Qantas judge says court orders ‘not like traffic lights in Palermo’
A judge has expressed frustration over a last-minute bid by Maurice Blackburn to extend the time to make final payments to ex-Qantas workers who were illegally sacked during Covid-19 pandemic, saying he had "no confidence" the payouts would be made.
Commonwealth resolves Fiona Brown suit over Higgins investigation
The Commonwealth has resolved a lawsuit brought by Brittany Higgins’ former manager, Fiona Brown, alleging the government failed to support her after Higgins rape allegations became public. 
CBRE settles with employee who said he was falsely accused of killing rabbit
CBRE has settled a lawsuit by an employee who alleged he was forced to continue working with a manager who falsely accused him of killing his rabbit. 
Retired NT judge to face former associate’s harassment complaint
A retired Northern Territory judge faces allegations of sexual harassment by a former associate after failing in his challenge to a decision allowing the complainant to proceed with the case, filed more than a decade after the alleged conduct.
‘Justice is supposed to occur in the open’: Court rejects suppression bid in NextDC case
A Federal Court judge has rejected a suppression order application in a lawsuit by an enterprise account manager against data centre developer NextDC, saying it was “an affront to principles of open justice”.
Court approves $18.1M settlement in Sydney Trains class action
A judge has approved an $18.1 million settlement in an underpayments class action against Sydney Trains, with $2 million to be deducted for legal costs.
H&M settles case by former Australian head of human resources
Clothing giant H&M has resolved a lawsuit brought by its former head of human resources in Australia, who accused the company of breaching employment laws. 
ARN can use Sandilands’ evidence to defend Jackie ‘O’ case
A judge has allowed broadcaster Australian Radio Network to use two affidavits filed in settled proceedings by shock jock Kyle Sandilands in defending co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s case, finding the affidavits were filed “voluntarily”.
JLL wants access to sacked exec’s chats with lawyer
Real estate giant JLL is seeking access to chats between its former national head of commercial real estate and his lawyers to test his evidence that he contacted his solicitors 25 times over a two-month period.