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‘Too much money’: Big Build set stage for CFMEU corruption, report says
A scathing report has tracked the construction union’s fall from grace under John Setka’s leadership, with Victoria's $100 billion Big Build the backdrop for endemic corruption.
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Sydney builder Novati Constructions placed in administration
Family-owned builder Novati Constructions has entered voluntary administration with hopes of reaching a deal with creditors to restructure the company.
Ex-Keystone director fights bid to subpoena bank statements
Ex-Keystone director Paul Chiodo is fighting a bid to subpoena his personal bank statements, arguing receivers are fishing for potential claims against him as they look to claw back $480 million in investor funds.
Melbourne Water may point finger in flooding class action
Melbourne Water has won more time to put on its defence in a class action by retirement village residents over the flooding of the Maribyrnong River, as it considers whether to join third parties to the case. 
Law firm employee’s harassment case barred by AHRC settlement: court
A court has tossed a former employee's sexual harassment case against a Brisbane law firm, finding it was barred under a deed of settlement that resolved her earlier complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Qantas brings strike-out bid in COVID-19 flight credits class action
Qantas has brought a strike-out application in a class action on behalf of hundreds of thousands of customers who allegedly never received refunds after their flights were cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Funder says G+T behind breach of contract claim over Apple case
Litigation funder ILP has brought action against an investment firm over the company's contention that it breached an agreement to finance a patent case against Apple, describing the dispute as an attempt by law firm Gilbert + Tobin to claw back almost $1 million in fees. 
In landmark ADF class action, government seeks to exclude Army personnel
The federal government will try to exclude women who served in the army from a landmark class action over alleged systemic sexual violence, harassment and discrimination in the Australian Defence Force. 
Overturning ‘problematic’ precedent, High Court says church liable for historic sexual abuse
The High Court has overturned a longstanding precedent that churches are not liable for the intentional criminal acts of its clergy, in a decision that plaintiff firms have said will have a “significant impact” on survivor claims in Australia.
Corrs loses round in former client’s negligence case
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has lost its bid to knock out a long-running negligence case by a former client, with a judge finding that he was properly vested with the cause of action.