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7-Eleven class action members challenge settlement payout
Class Actions 2025-12-10 5:08 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Four group members in a franchisee class action against 7-Eleven that settled for $98 million in 2022 are seeking court review of the amounts they were awarded under the settlement scheme.

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World-first social media ban for kids under 16 comes into force
Social Media 2025-12-10 11:33 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A world-first law banning kids under 16 from accessing social media platforms has gone into force, with the eSafety commissioner vowing to publish a report card on compliance by the end of the year.

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Gilbert + Tobin bolsters disputes practice with partner from Jones Day
Business of Law 2025-12-10 2:36 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Gilbert + Tobin has poached a litigation partner from Jones Day, strengthening the law firm’s blue ribbon disputes practice.

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Sparke Helmore lures workplace partner from Squire Patton Boggs
Business of Law 2025-12-05 11:57 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Sparke Helmore has hired a workplace partner and special counsel from Squire Patton Boggs to grow its Perth office.

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Silk known for intellect and ‘impeccable taste’ joins NSW court
Business of Law 2025-12-04 11:54 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A prominent silk renowned for his “intellectual precision” and “impeccable taste” has been sworn in as the newest judge of the NSW Supreme Court.

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From farm to bench, silk Edward Muston takes spot on Supreme Court
Courts 2025-12-02 11:57 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Veteran of the NSW bar Edward Muston SC has been sworn in as the newest judge of the state’s Supreme Court, but before he was prosecuting high stakes environmental law cases, his plan was to be a jackaroo.

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Kennedys poaches Wotton Kearney lawyer for healthcare practice
Business of Law 2025-11-28 11:42 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Kennedys has lured a lawyer away from Wotton Kearney to join the healthcare practice in its Brisbane office.

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Labor, Greens strike deal to pass landmark environmental law reform
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-11-27 11:15 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Landmark federal environmental law reforms that will up penalties for environmental breaches and fast-track approvals for renewable energy projects are set to pass the Senate.

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Government introduces new AFSL requirements for crypto platforms
Cryptocurrency 2025-11-26 11:44 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Crypto platforms will be required to hold an Australian Financial Services Licence under new legislation introduced by the Albanese government.

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Not a ‘court of taste’: Mark Latham says homophobic tweet not defamatory
Appeals 2025-11-25 11:22 pm By Sam Matthews

A homophobic tweet aimed at independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich may have approached “vulgar abuse” but was just part of the cut and thrust of Australian political debate, former One Nation politician Mark Latham has said.

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