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Saying swear words are now part of the common vernacular, IP Australia has cleared a vitamin company’s foul- mouthed trademark for registration, on the proviso that the branding is restricted to goods aimed at adults.
Appeal filed after judge pans ‘wilful blindness’ by ATO in chasing debt
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The Commonwealth has appealed a ruling that found the ATO knowingly received millions misappropriated by a former Kupang Resources director in order to satisfy a tax debt against him and skewered the office’s “policy of wilful blindness” in pursuit of the debt.
Marist Brothers student shouldn’t be ‘shut out’ of High Court ruling: judge
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A judge has applied a recent High Court decision, which had a significant effect on survivor claims in Australia, in a historic sexual abuse case against the Marist Brothers, despite no explicit pleading of the necessary claim.
FWC bumps pay rates for 18-20 year old retail, fast food workers
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In a ruling that will have a significant impact on retailers with a young workforce, like Woolworths and Coles, the Fair Work Commission has done away with discounted rates for 18-20 year olds that work in the retail, fast food and pharmacy sectors.
Fashion brand Portia & Scarlett settles suit against founder
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Formalwear brand Portia & Scarlett has resolved a lawsuit against one of its founders alleging she accessed confidential dress designs contained in two computer files.
eSafety probes platforms over compliance with kids social media ban
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The sSafety Commissioner is investigating five major social media companies over their compliance with a new ban on kids under 16 accessing their platforms, saying they have not implemented appropriate systems to keep kids off.
Council wins fight with TfNSW over land acquired for light rail
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Parramatta City Council has prevailed in a fight with Transport for NSW over land compulsorily acquired for the state’s light rail system, with a judge finding it held a registered interest in the land.
Romeciti appeals $9M SOPA judgment for Watpac over Natura development
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Sydney developer Romeciti is challenging a $9.19 million payment adjudication in favour of construction company Watpac in connection with a $450 million high-end residential complex in Macquarie Park.
Development objector has no say after Land Court conciliation: appeals court
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A NSW appeals court has found objectors have no right to weigh in on development applications once they reach conciliation in the Land and Environment Court, and that judges don’t have to consider all material before the court.
Anthropic explores plans for data centre infrastructure in Australia
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Anthropic has confirmed its interest in investing in data centres in Australia after signing a memorandum of understanding with the Albanese government to facilitate collaboration on AI.