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ACCC opposes Coles acquisition of WA supermarket site
The competition regulator has opposed Coles Group's proposed acquisition of a leasehold interest in a Kalgoorlie supermarket and liquor store site, finding it would substantially lessen competition in the retail supply of groceries in the region.
Soft class closure ordered in Queensland COVID-19 vaccine case
A judge has ordered soft class closure in a class action by Queensland police officers and staff over the COVID-19 vaccine, forcing group members to register for the case ahead of settlement talks.
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. 
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".
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Group pans NSW Coalition’s ‘irresponsible backflip’ on renewable zone
An environmental group has criticised the NSW opposition's plan to scale back the New England renewable energy zone, calling it an “irresponsible backflip”.
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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.
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. 
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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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.
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.