Cooling-off orders in Sydney rail dispute not irrational: court

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The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by a union representing rail electricians of cooling-off orders made by the Fair Work Commission amid an ongoing dispute with Sydney Trains.

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Lendlease witnesses can’t give evidence remotely in fight with Macarthur-Onslow family

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Lendlease has lost its bid to allow a key witness to give evidence by audio-visual link in its fight with a company owned by the Macarthur-Onslow family over a Campbelltown development.

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New Century’s ex-directors win legal privilege spat in royalty dispute

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Former directors of New Century have won a dispute over a due diligence report prepared by Gilbert + Tobin in their litigation centred on royalty payments from a zinc mine in north-west Queensland.

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HopgoodGanim lures Holding Redlich partner to lead IP, cyber group

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Save (0) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me HopgoodGanim has poached a specialist technology partner to lead the firm’s IP and cyber practice. Partner Andrew Hynd has joined HopgoodGanim’s Brisbane office from Holding Redlich, where he worked for close to seven years. He is joined by senior associate Jean…

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BHP, Rio Tinto harassment class action members might number thousands, court told

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The lawyer representing applicants in sexual harassment and discrimination class actions against mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto has said there may be thousands of group members.

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FWO urged to conduct national investigation into construction industry

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The workplace regulator should start a national probe into sexual harassment and the treatment of young workers in the construction industry, according to a forum convened by the employment minister.

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