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Transgrid contractor Elecnor unlawfully denied the Electrical Trades Union access to 47 migrant workers on Australia’s largest transmission project, a court has found.
Pottery Lane owners corporation can bring delayed defects case against council
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The owners corporation of an apartment complex in Sydney’s north shore can bring claims against a council over several million dollars in alleged defects, despite a four-year delay.
Builder Dominium on hook for $3.8M in damages for Rosehill townhouse development
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The owners of ten townhouses in Rosehill, NSW have secured a $3.8 million default judgment against their builder Dominium Homes.
Bathla wins approval for $52M Blacktown development
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Developer Bathla has won approval for a 20-storey commercial tower in Blacktown, NSW following a conciliation conference with the council.
Piper Alderman lures six partners from Squire Patton Boggs
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Piper Alderman has snagged six partners from Squire Patton Boggs, many of whom were at the global firm for over a decade, to join its corporate, construction and financial services teams.
Judge grills ex-Star boss over ‘startling’ report on Suncity junket
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A judge has questioned the former CEO of Star about a report that contained “startling” information about the casino’s significant junket operator Suncity that linked it to organised crime.
‘Too dangerous’: Judge wants express waiver to hear AUSTRAC’s case against Star
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A judge hearing two enforcement cases by regulators against embattled casino operator Star Entertainment has flagged the potential appearance of bias if he continues to preside over both proceedings.
Solicitor referred to watchdog for ‘dumping’ client on eve of hearing in Qantas case
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A judge has referred a solicitor to the legal watchdog after he ceased to act without giving the required notice to his client, saying he appeared to have been “dumped” on the eve of a directions hearing.
Star Entertainment secures lifeline with $53M sale of Queen’s Wharf stake
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Star Entertainment has reached an agreement with Hong Kong-based investors Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium on the $53 million buyout of its stake in the Queen’s Wharf entertainment project in Brisbane.
Council sues builder ADCO over $59M contract for Kew Recreation Centre
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Boroondara City Council has sued ADCO seeking urgent orders that it sign a deed of guarantee under a $59 million contract to redevelop Kew Recreation Centre, as the builder faces charges over a roof collapse.