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Police search powers ‘incompatible with human rights’: court
Human Rights 2026-01-23 3:00 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The declaration of Melbourne’s CBD as a location permitting random searches was “incompatible with human rights”, a judge found Friday, although she tossed a related constitutional challenge.

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Ashurst hires partners for disputes, employment teams
Business of Law 2026-01-27 11:17 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Ashurst has snagged two partners to grow the firm’s disputes team in Melbourne and its employment practice in Brisbane.

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Platinum Asset insider trader sentenced to six years in prison
White Collar 2026-01-23 2:48 pm By Andy Sidler

An investment manager has been sentenced to six years in prison after accessing confidential information from the computer of Platinum Asset Management’s chairman about a takeover offer and using the intel to trade in shares. 

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‘No remorse’: McInnes Wilson sued by former equity principal
Employment 2026-01-23 11:30 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The former director of the family law practice at McInnes Wilson has filed a suit seeking over $53,000 in redundancy pay, claiming his resignation was not “voluntary” and that the firm has shown “no remorse” for its alleged contraventions.

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Court to hear Parramatta Eels’ case against Zac Lomax within weeks
Contracts 2026-01-23 11:10 pm By Sam Matthews

A court has agreed to hear the Parramatta Eels’ case against former player Zac Lomax on an expedited basis, as the club seeks to enforce a contractual term keeping him off the list of rival teams after an unsuccessful mediation with the Melbourne Storm.  

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AstraZeneca sues Pharmacor over plan to launch generic diabetes drug
Intellectual Property 2026-01-23 11:48 pm By Sam Matthews

AstraZeneca has sued Pharmacor over its plans to list a generic version of blockbuster diabetes drug Forxiga on the PBS, but the drug maker will have to defend the validity of the patent, which was struck down by a UK court last year. 

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Full Court takes red pen to ‘delegates’ clause in workplace awards
Employment 2026-01-23 11:16 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The Full Federal Court has scrapped orders by the Fair Work Commission limiting the rights of workplace delegates in various awards, finding the commission acted outside of its power following changes to the Fair Work Act.

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Victoria plans for country’s first offshore wind auction
Energy & Natural Resources 2026-01-27 11:00 pm By Andy Sidler

Victoria will kick off the country’s first offshore wind auction in August, after it was delayed last year.

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Centuria Capital pays $86M for Victorian shopping centre
Contracts 2026-01-27 4:10 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Centuria Capital has scooped up a Chadstone shopping centre anchored by Bunnings, the Good Guys and JB Hi-Fi for $86 million. 

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Youpla directors settle ASIC case alleging directors duty breaches
ASIC 2026-01-23 11:51 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Four former directors of funeral insurance firm Youpla Group have agreed to settle ASIC claims that they breached their directors duties, with a judge allowed remaining claims against former CEO Bryn Jones to head to trial. 

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