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In fight over Kalgoorlie site, Coles says ACCC not arbiter of consumer choice
Independent supermarkets should not be insulated from the effects of competition by the ACCC, Coles has told a tribunal as it challenges the watchdog's rejection of its proposed acquisition of a Kalgoorlie supermarket site.
Victorian hotel quarantine detainee loses bid for jury trial
A man who was detained in hotel quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic has lost his bid for a jury trial in his case against the Victorian government alleging false imprisonment and human rights breaches.
Western Sydney University to pay $8.35M to settle class action
Western Sydney University has agreed to pay $8.35 million to settle a class action alleging it misled students into studying a health engineering degree that was unaccredited.
Judge hits Sunshine Loans with $5.5M fine, rejects attempt to blame lawyers
Payday lender Sunshine Loans has been hit with $5.5 million in penalties for charging vulnerable customers almost $300,000 in fees, with a judge giving limited weight to its claim that it relied on legal advice when introducing the unlawful charges.
Law firm directors lose appeal in shareholder oppression case
The former directors of Canberra firm Aulich Civil Law have lost their challenge to orders that they compensate a former shareholder in the legal practice, after it was found they issued shares to dilute her holding. 
Barrister fined $25,000 after ‘mealy-mouthed’ apology for contempt
A Sydney barrister found guilty of contempt in a fight with his chambers over $112,000 in floor fees has been fined $25,000, with a judge calling his apologies “mealy-mouthed” and “late in the day”.
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GB Energy falls into administration amid project delays
The company behind the $1 billion Golden Beach gas storage project in Gippsland has fallen into administration, a fortnight after the Victorian government approved its licence.
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Judge recuses himself from $1B suit over Callide power station
A $1 billion dispute between the owner and manager of the troubled Callide power station in Queensland will be reallocated, after a judge conceded that his knowledge of a key expert report could create an apprehension of bias. 
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Data centres should face renewable energy, cumulative impact rules: committee
A parliamentary committee has recommend the NSW government require that data centres run entirely on renewable energy which they supply and that development applications be assessed according to their cumulative impact.
Judge puts Meta class action on hold pending competing case
A class action against Meta over social media addiction will have to wait until a second prospective class action is lodged as planned, a court said Tuesday.