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CoreStaff’s class action settlement wins OK despite costs, commission burning through 60%
A judge has approved a $6.4 million settlement in a class action on behalf of Papua New Guinea workers against labour hire firm CoreStaff, despite the agreement allotting less than half the proceeds to group members.
Victoria can’t quash hotel quarantine class action
The state of Victoria can't duck class action claims that failures in its hotel quarantine program caused businesses to suffer losses when stage three and four restrictions were put in place during the state's second wave of COVID-19 cases in 2020.
$1.2B bid for Port of Geelong dropped amid ACCC concerns
Spirit Super and Palisade Investment Partners have withdrawn their $1.2 billion bid to acquire the Port of Geelong after the ACCC said the deal could substantially lessen competition in Victoria for the supply of bulk cargo port services.
Judge slams Domino’s for obstructionism in underpayments class action
A judge has blasted Domino's for its obstructionism in an underpayments class action and promised to order the pizza franchise giant to hand over information on its stores to facilitate settlement.
Australia’s IPH continues growth with acquisition of Canada’s Smart & Biggar
Australian intellectual property firm IPH has acquired Canada-based Smart & Biggar, positioning both firms to offer clients global IP services.
Funder comes up short in share transfer dispute
A joint venture formed to fund class action litigation has lost its bid for declarations against one of its former shareholders after arguing its former bankrupt director “ineffectively” transferred half of his shares.
Barristers’ clerk settles claim she was sacked for working from home
A barristers' clerk has reached a confidential agreement with a Melbourne-based chambers to resolve a lawsuit alleging she was fired for wanting to work from home.
Cricket Australia plays COVID card in Seven contract dispute
Cricket Australia says the COVID-19 pandemic was a force majeure event under its broadcast agreement with the Seven Network, which has sued the sporting governing body over alleged breaches of the deal.
Royal commission to probe who was behind ‘shameful’ Robodebt program
Fulfilling a pre-election promise, the Albanese government has announced a royal commission into the controversial Robodebt scheme initiated by the previous federal government, which raised more than $1.7 billion in illegitimate debts from Centrelink recipients.
Judge doubts class action’s Kiwi damages claim against a2 Milk
A consolidated class action’s bid to include claims concerning dairy company a2 Milk’s disclosures to the New Zealand stock exchange is in doubt, despite broad agreement between the parties that the claims can be pursued in Victoria.