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Reject Shop class action appeals after judge bars retroactive amendments
The applicant in an employment class action against The Reject Shop is appealing a court decision that found it could amend the case and redefine the group members but not retroactively.
ACCC probes energy plans that mislead consumers about savings
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is looking into energy companies’ promotional materials after consumer advocacy group CHOICE complained that offers of savings are designed to overwhelm and confuse while not offering real value.
TPG Telecom investigating data breach affecting iiNET customers
TPG Telecom has launched an investigation following a cyber incident which resulted in  280,000 emails of iiNet customers being accessed by hackers.
Qantas hit with $90M penalty for outsourcing ground crew during COVID-19
A judge has hit Qantas with a $90 million penalty for unlawfully outsourcing its ground crew staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the airline was “the wrong kind of sorry”. 
Google to cop $55M penalty for anti-competitive agreements with Telstra, Optus
Google has agreed to pay a $55 million penalty for making anti-competitive agreements requiring Telstra and Optus to pre-install Google Search on Android devices they sold.
Judge rejects claim MinterEllison coerced potential witness in harassment suit
A judge has rejected claims that MinterEllison acted improperly towards a potential witness in a sexual harassment suit against the WA Department of Justice, saying the firm is entitled to make unsolicited contact with potential witnesses. 
NAB to take $130M hit after discovering staff underpayments
The National Australian Bank says it will take a $130 million hit after issues with its payroll system led to staff being underpaid.
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Dexus seeks docs given to PwC, Deloitte in fight with APAC
Real estate asset manager Dexus wants information that the Asia Pacific Airport Corporation gave to several consultants in a court battle over allegations it breached a shareholder deed in selling a stake in the airport operator. 
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Ex-Downer EDI project manager can’t pull ICAC report over Transport for NSW contracts
A former Downer EDI project manager has lost a bid for court orders forcing NSW's Independent Commission Against Corruption to remove a report into a probe relating to Transport for NSW and Inner West Council tenders.
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EVT scoops up Pro-Invest Hotels for $74M
Hospitality group EVT Group has acquired hotel management company Pro-Invest Hotels for $74 million to seed the launch of its own brand management business.