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Alleged hack of PM’s financial details ‘incredibly concerning’, Treasurer says
Two Sydney men, including a former EY graduate have been charged after they allegedly accessed the personal banking details of  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, with the Treasurer calling the accusations "incredibly concerning".
ASIC’s case against Wiluna Mining to await outcome of execs’ trial
A judge has found that ASIC's case against WA gold mining company Wiluna over alleged omissions in a 2022 ASX announcement should await the determination of related cases against two executives, citing the risk of inconsistent findings. 
Amazon ordered to reinstate worker who made ‘smart-arse’ comments
Online retail giant Amazon has been ordered to reinstate an employee after the Fair Work Commission found remarks he made leading to his dismissal were “smart-arse” but did not constitute harassment or discrimination.
ACCC to take closer look at Trescal’s proposed acquisition of TechRentals
The ACCC has opened a phase 2 review of calibration and asset management services provider Trescal's proposed acquisition of TechRentals Calibration & Sales after identifying potential risks to competition. 
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Clifford Chance hires big fish from Mallesons to lead real estate group
Clifford Chance has hired the head of Mallesons' real estate group and his team of five to lead its growing real estate practice in Australia, on the heels of hiring lawyers from Pinsent Masons and HSF Kramer to kickstart its construction and environment teams.
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ACCC blocks Coles acquisition of WA supermarket leasehold
Coles Group's proposed acquisition of a leasehold interest in a Kalgoorlie supermarket and liquor store site would substantially lessen competition in the retail supply of groceries in the region, the competition cop says.
Class action law firm slams SA Sunday pay bill
A bill introduced by the South Australian government that would retrospectively strip workers of the right to earn Sundary penalty rates has been slammed by a law firm bringing class actions against retail and fast food giants.
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Traditional owner challenges Victoria’s approval for Nyah project
A traditional owner has launched legal action against the Victorian government, challenging the approval of a floodplain engineering project at Nyah on the Murray River.
Generative AI a ‘new front’ for class actions, experts say
Defence lawyers are bracing for a wave of class actions over companies’ use of generative artificial intelligence, with privacy, discrimination, consumer, product liability and shareholder claims expected.
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Changes to Tasmania’s heritage laws don’t go far enough, EDO says
The Tasmanian Government is planning to replace the state's 51-year-old Aboriginal Heritage Act, but legal and Indigenous groups say the bill does not go far enough.