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Australia’s peak legal body has come out in support of the Albanese government’s gender equality targets bill, but called for guidance on what is a “reasonable excuse” for non-compliance.
Belmore’s St George Hotel settles fight over approval for digital business signs
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The iconic St George Hotel in Belmore has settled its dispute with the local council, agreeing not to use flashing signs or digital signs that might “unreasonably dazzle” passing drivers.
NSW rail unions agree to end work bans amid pay dispute
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Unions involved in Sydney’s rail worker pay dispute have agreed to pause all industrial action and revive negotiations with the NSW government on a new enterprise agreement.
Gov’t promises $10K bonuses for residential construction apprentices
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The Albanese government has promised to provide apprentices in the residential construction industry with $10,000 bonuses under a $627 million scheme.
New class action says 3M sold hazardous PFAS products
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Chemical manufacturer 3M is facing a class action alleging it sold products containing hazardous materials known as PFAS without disclosing the risks they posed.
Court fight erupts over coverage for cyclone damage to lux Hamilton Island development
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Save (0) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me The owners of a Hamilton Island resort are facing a potentially lengthy legal battle after suing their builder and its insurer over $20 million in allegedly defective rectification works completed after Cyclone Debbie. The villas owned by Great Barrier Reef Yacht…
Jones Day grows corporate practice with partners from Hogan Lovells
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Global law firm Jones Day has recruited two corporate partners from rival Hogan Lovells to join its transactions team in Sydney.
Legal fees to eat up more than half of COVID-19 class action settlement
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Legal fees will eat up more than half of a $3.5 million settlement reached in a class action over deaths at a NSW aged care facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Perth solicitor wins $160,000 in defamation case against former clients
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A lawyer has won a $160,000 defamation judgment against her former clients over defamatory emails sent to members of the government and the legal profession.
Linktree hit with pregnancy discrimination lawsuit
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Social media ‘link in bio’ company Linktree has been sued by a former executive who says she was discriminated against because of her pregnancies.