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In its writ to the High Court on Friday, Reddit says Australia’s social media ban for children under 16 years old “directly burdens” the country’s implied freedom of political communication.
IMARC activist awarded damages in pepper spray class action
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The lead applicant in a class action challenging Victoria Police’s use of capsicum spray during a protest over the International Mining and Resources Conference in 2019 has been awarded $54,000 in damages.
OAIC won’t probe class action-style complaint over Optus data breach
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The privacy watchdog has given a preliminary view that it won’t investigate a class action-style complaint brought by Maurice Blackburn over a 2022 Optus data breach, citing its own proceedings, a court has heard.
CPB, John Holland fight joinder of MTR, UGL to case over $8B Northwest Rail Link
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Northwest Rail Link builders CPB Contractors and John Holland are pushing back against a bid by several insurers to join joint venture partners MTR and UGL to a coverage spat over a $100 million policy.
ACT warehouse owner loses $5M case over defective flooring
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The NSW Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal launched by a Canberra warehouse owner, which sought over $5.3 million from the previous owner for the cost of replacing a concrete slab.
Builder in ‘hibernation’ must pay Ertech security in payment claim row
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A court has ordered Queensland builder ADLU to provide security in its dispute with engineering contractor Ertech, finding that its self-imposed “hibernation” disguised a practical impecuniosity.
Thomson Geer lures construction partner from Addisons
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A property and construction law expert who has worked on some of Sydney’s biggest projects has joined Thomson Geer’s partnership after a decade at Addisons.
Judge won’t hold up Google class action waiting for competing case
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The judge overseeing a jointly run class action against Google, which has already fended off a third proceeding in a contest to pursue the digital giant, will not keep the case waiting for a looming fourth action.
ANZ sued by former CEO Shayne Elliott over $13.5M bonus
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ANZ is facing a lawsuit by former CEO Shayne Elliott alleging the bank breached the terms of a contract governing his departure when it denied him $13.5 million in bonus payments.
Coles, Woolworths to face $10M fines for price-gouging under new rules
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Under new rules that will come into effect in July, large supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths will face $10 million fines for price-gouging.