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G8 Education loses appeal over ex-chair’s criminal defence costs
Appeals 2025-11-07 3:04 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Childcare provider G8 Education on Friday lost a challenge to a ruling that it cover the legal costs of its former chair, who faced criminal charges that were dropped in March.

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Qld developer of beachfront high-rise knocks back $10M ruling for builder
Construction 2025-11-05 11:55 pm By Cindy Cameronne

An adjudicator’s decision awarding $10 million to a builder on Queensland developer Heran Group’s high-rise luxury apartment building in Main Beach lacked procedural fairness after he went outside the parties’ submissions, a judge has found. 

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Heran Group loses round against builder over $128M Main Beach development
Construction 2025-10-30 11:56 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A Heran Group unit has lost its challenge to orders that $4.8 million be paid to a Queensland builder from an escrow account held by HWL Ebsworth amid an appeal in its dispute over a $128 million contract for beachfront apartments. 

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ACCC seeks penalty of up to $13M for Qteq’s attempted cartel conduct
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-10-27 11:52 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The ACCC has asked a judge to slap Queensland-based mining equipment company Qteq with a penalty of between $11 million and $13 million after he found the company and its chairman attempted to engage in cartel conduct. 

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Lawyer fined for non-compliance with drug test undertaking
Legal Ethics 2025-10-22 11:44 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A criminal defence lawyer who pleaded guilty to drug possession after being caught with cocaine outside a Queensland courthouse has been slapped with a $10,000 fine and a public reprimand after breaching a drug testing undertaking.

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UK developer Avon loses appeal after revenue office refused tax waiver
Construction 2025-10-21 11:47 pm By Christine Caulfield

An ex gratia payment under Queensland’s tax laws is just what it means — one made by the state revenue office as a favour and not a legal obligation, a court has found in a loss for UK developer Avon.

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Developer sued over ‘off-the-plan’ apartment purchase in lux Queensland high-rise
Real Estate 2025-10-21 11:48 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Queensland developer Cav Gasworks is facing a suit by a purchaser of an ‘off-the-plan’ apartment, after being ordered to pay $10.3 million for using a sunset clause to renege on an agreement with another buyer in the luxury Newstead high-rise.

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Full Court revives harassment case, says judge relied on ‘preconceptions’
Appeals 2025-10-17 11:45 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

An appeals court has overturned the dismissal of a sexual harassment case and ordered a new trial after finding a judge did not consider crucial evidence and relied on “a preconception of how a victim would act”.

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Visy site on Brisbane riverfront to get makeover, with plans for 4,000 homes
Real Estate 2025-10-17 11:41 pm By Christine Caulfield

The Queensland government has plans to revamp one of Brisbane’s last riverfront industrial sites into a vibrant mixed-use precinct, with promenades, entertainment spaces and 4,000 homes.

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Queensland defamation bill to shield social media, boost court powers
Policy and Regulation 2025-10-15 11:37 pm By Sam Matthews

The Queensland government has introduced defamation reforms to bring it in line with other jurisdictions and prevent “forum shopping,” adding a new defence for social media platforms and increasing powers for courts.

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