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John Holland, CPB fined over asbestos-laced mulch at Rozelle Parklands
John Holland and CPB Contractors have agreed to pay $150,000 after mulch which contained fragments of asbestos was found at Sydney's Rozelle Parklands in January 2024.
FWC issues draft AI guidance amid ‘unprecedented’ workload increase
The Fair Work Commission has proposed requiring litigants to disclose their use of generative artificial intelligence tools and to check that all details in documents are correct, or risk their case being dismissed.
DoorDash wins opposition to DishDash trade mark
The Trade Marks Office has rejected an application by Queensland-based food delivery provider DishDash, finding its mark to be too similar to that of delivery giant DoorDash. 
Judge rejects ‘urgent’ bid for rent costs by couple behind ALAMMC
A Federal Court judge has refused to alter freezing orders to cover rent costs for the couple behind defunct NDIS housing developer ALAMMC, after the Queensland Supreme Court made possession orders over their Gold Coast apartment.
ACCC keeps eye on airlines amid conflict in Middle East
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is keeping a close eye on airlines amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has led to cancelled flights and higher gas prices.
FWC upholds sacking of developer who used AI for ‘excessive’ workplace complaints
The Fair Work Commission has found the dismissal of a senior developer at FujiFilm was not unfair, saying his use of artificial intelligence in submitting "excessive" workplace complaints “led to his demise”. 
Ex-Star CEO to appeal duty breach findings in ASIC case
Former Star CEO Matthias Bekier is seeking leave to appeal a judge's finding that he and the casino operator's former GC breached their duties, while ASIC is mulling a challenge to the court's dismissal of its case against members of the Star board. 
ACCC says caravan maker Jayco’s expert evidence a ‘waste of court’s time’
The ACCC wants to exclude parts of caravan maker Jayco’s expert design evidence in a case over alleged misleading representations that its vehicles were suitable for off-road or four wheel drive use. 
NDIS provider admits it may have breached ACL
NDIS-registered healthcare equipment provider Aidacare has admitted it likely breached the Australian Consumer Law with representations made about customers' consumer guarantee rights.
Judge ‘very disappointed’ by lawyers in Coles, Woolworths class actions
A judge has criticised lawyers acting in underpayments cases against Coles and Woolworths for overly lengthy submissions and a lack of cooperation, saying the dispute has gone “off the rails”.