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Coles supermarket lease plans in WA to face in-depth scrutiny
Coles Group's proposed leasehold acquisition of a Kalgoorlie supermarket and liquor store site needs further review, the competition regulator said Thursday.
Axed employee loses WFH case after ignoring return-to-office directive
The Fair Work Commission has found that a software company did not unfairly dismiss an employee over his non-compliance with a directive to return to the office, saying that a remote work clause in his employment contract was conditional.
Qoin crypto issuer hit with $14M penalty for misleading representations
A court has slapped Qoin cryptocurrency issuer BPS Financial with a $14 million penalty for “serious and unlawful misconduct”, including making misleading statements about the product and providing financial advice without a license.
Brother of Olympic breakdancer Raygun charged after ASIC probe
A financial firm director and brother of breakdancer 'Raygun' has pleaded guilty to charges over funds suspected of being the proceeds of crime.
‘Rebel Whopper’ maker can’t patent product to mimic ‘meat experience’
V2food, the CSIRO-backed start-up behind Hungry Jack's plant-based 'Rebel Whopper', has lost its bid to patent a product that changes colour when cooked in order to imitate the “meat experience”.
BHP defeats unfair dismissal suit over mug throwing incident
A former BHP Coal employee has lost his unfair dismissal case, with the Fair Work Commission finding  his conduct in throwing a mug and threatening a co-worker was a valid reason for dismissal. 
Platinum Asset insider trader sentenced to six years in prison
An investment manager has been sentenced to six years in prison after accessing confidential information from the computer of Platinum Asset Management's chairman about a takeover offer and using the intel to trade in shares. 
Full Court takes red pen to ‘delegates’ clause in workplace awards
The Full Federal Court has scrapped orders by the Fair Work Commission limiting the rights of workplace delegates in various awards, finding the commission acted outside of its power following changes to the Fair Work Act.
Youpla directors settle ASIC case alleging directors duty breaches
Four former directors of funeral insurance firm Youpla Group have agreed to settle ASIC claims that they breached their directors duties, with a judge allowed remaining claims against former CEO Bryn Jones to head to trial. 
Airwallex to face AUSTRAC-ordered audit over compliance concerns
AUSTRAC has ordered Airwallex to appoint an external auditor, amid concerns about the payment platform's monitoring of suspicious matters.