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Ergon Energy is challenging a notice from the energy regulator in its probe of payments received via a Centrelink direct debit scheme, after AGL was fined $25 million for overcharging welfare recipients.
Herbert Smith Freehills commodities partner joins HFW
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Law firm HFW has welcomed former Herbert Smith Freehills energy M&A partner Graeme Gamble to its Perth office.
Class actions pile up against 3M
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3M is now facing two class actions in Victoria, after being hit with a case on behalf of ADF members who claim they suffered hearing loss from using defective combat earplugs.
Bakers Delight challenges reverse onus finding in Fair Work case
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Bakers Delight has filed a challenge to a finding that it was subject to a statutory reverse onus aimed at employers, in a Fair Work Ombudsman underpayments case against a franchisee.
Appeals court won’t revive defamation claims against AFP commander
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A Melbourne couple whose defamation claims against an AFP commander were thrown out by a jury has had their appeal rejected.
Law Council backs targets to close workplace gender gap
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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.