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Counsel assisting CFMEU inquiry says construction code needed in lead-up to Olympics
Counsel assisting Queensland's inquiry into the CFMEU is pushing for a new construction code of practice and independent regulator, saying time is of the essence with the government poised to spend $7.1 billion for construction projects for the 2032 Olympic Games. 
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Cobild settles dispute over guarantee for $50M Fortis development
Melbourne builder Cobild has resolved a lawsuit brought against a developer arguing it must return a $497,000 bank guarantee under a contract to build a $50 million office complex.
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Victoria’s revenue office won’t quit fight over Myer landlord’s stamp duty
Victoria’s State Revenue Office has gone to the High Court in its battle with shopping centre landlord Vicinity Funds over $82.5 million in stamp duty.
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Amazon signs PPA with European Energy for Victorian BESS
Amazon has signed another power purchase agreement with European Energy for its Winton North solar and battery project in Victoria, adding to the $2.8 billion the tech company has invested in Australian renewable projects since 2020. 
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Sibayne Stillwater unit accuses builder of inducing Mt Lyell contract breach
Sibayne Stillwater's Copper Mines of Tasmania has accused construction company Ian Harrington Group of inducing a subsidiary to breach a contract for rehabilitating a closed mine near Queenstown.
Allen & Overy warned of ‘very serious problems’ with Bolton bonus, court told
Law firm Allen & Overy advised that there were “very serious problems” with awarding Keybridge’s former CEO Nicholas Bolton a $4.75 million bonus, a judge has heard.
Judge tosses appeal of ruling splitting NT housing class action trial
A class action on behalf of public housing residents in the Northern Territory has lost its appeal of a judge's decision to split an upcoming trial. 
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Oak Tree responsible for drain on adjacent land: NCAT
The owner of Oak Tree Retirement Village has been ordered to pay compensation to a resident of its Rutherford, NSW village, following years of poor maintenance of a stormwater drain on adjacent land.
Hamilton Locke nabs three tax partners from K&L Gates
Hamilton Locke has lured three partners and their teams from K&L Gates, bolstering its tax offering in response to client demand.
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York Property can’t call on bank guarantees in fight over $128M Gold Coast high-rise
A judge has found that Heran Group unit York Property can't call on $6.4 million in bank guarantees after finding builder Tomkins has a strong prima facie case that a $17.5 million payment certificate issued under contract to build a 119-Gold Coast residential tower was not authorised.