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Court calls ASIC out for ‘kitchen sink’ approach to pleadings in Mawhinney case
ASIC 2025-09-23 11:14 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has taken ASIC to task for pleading its remitter case against Mayfair 101 Group director James Mawhinney in minute detail, but has rejected arguments the regulator ran the proceeding in an “oppressive and unmeritorious” way.

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ASIC takes RACQ to court alleging false comparison pricing
Insurance 2025-09-23 12:31 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The corporate regulator has filed proceedings against RACQ, one of Queensland’s largest insurers, alleging it sent customers renewal documents with misleading comparison pricing. 

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ACCC sues JustAnswer over ‘manipulative’ subscription trap
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-09-23 1:15 pm By Sam Matthews

Advice platform JustAnswer is accused of duping customers into signing up for expensive monthly subscriptions by advertising a $2 joining fee, and falsely holding itself out as affiliated with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

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Rebel Wilson hit with fresh defamation suit over Instagram posts
Defamation 2025-09-23 11:04 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Actor and director Rebel Wilson faces a second defamation suit over social media comments connected to her movie ‘The Deb’.

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Opal sues Victoria for $402M in damages over paper mill agreement
Contracts 2025-09-23 11:55 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Paper company Opal has sued the Victorian government for $402 million in damages, claiming it was forced to close the Maryvale paper mill after the state government breached an agreement to provide it with a stable supply of wood.

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Court OKs Central Element’s lux Bondi Beach residential development
Construction 2025-09-24 11:56 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The NSW Land and Environment court has approved developer Central Element’s plans for its $100 million ‘Lamrock Avenue’ luxury residential development in Bondi Beach, following a conciliation conference with the local council.

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Box Hill landlord says cafe tenant broke lease with hookah bar
Real Estate 2025-09-24 11:47 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A landlord in eastern Melbourne has filed proceedings alleging a tenant breached its lease by converting a cafe into a smoking lounge.

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Crown’s $73M shareholder class action settlement wins court OK
Class Actions 2025-09-22 11:57 pm By Christine Caulfield

A court has approved Crown Resorts’ $72.5 million settlement of a shareholder class action, as well as a $20 million cut for the plaintiff’s law firm.

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UK class action firm Pogust Goodhead closes Sydney office
Business of Law 2025-09-22 11:08 pm By Christine Caulfield

A year and a half after moving into the Australian class action market with an $835 million war chest, UK plaintiffs firm Pogust Goodhead has quietly closed its Sydney office.

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Wiggles CEO ‘failed to appreciate’ founders had creative control, defence says
Employment 2025-09-22 11:11 pm By Christine Caulfield

Children’s music juggernaut The Wiggles denies claims in an adverse action case by its former CEO and says he was axed because he lost the trust of Captain Feathersword and the gang.

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