Barrister who failed to disclose contempt conviction loses battle for practicing certificate

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A barrister who claimed a conviction for contempt had “slipped his mind” has lost an appeal of a decision finding he was not a fit and proper person to hold a practicing certificate.

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SIXT sues Darwin, Alice Springs airports, alleging $1.9M in rent overpayments

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German car hire company SIXT has sued Darwin International and Alice Springs airports for $1.9 million, alleging its lease arrangements with the airports did not allow for rent reductions. 

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St Mary’s development wins approval over opposition from Sydney council

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The archdiocese of Sydney has successfully appealed Sydney council’s refusal of an application to build a six-storey building in the precinct of St Mary’s Cathedral.

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Lendlease fends off challenge to legacy trade mark Civil & Civic

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Lendlease has defeated a challenge to its ‘Civil & Civic’ trade mark despite lack of use, successfully arguing it retained a residual reputation in the name under which it built the Sydney Opera House podium.

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Centuria Capital pays $216M for Port Adelaide Distribution Centre

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Centuria Capital has snapped up the Port Adelaide Distribution Centre for $216 million, calling it a “rare opportunity” surrounded by a host of positive economic indicators.

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Victorian premier flags law enshrining WFH rights

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The Victorian premier has vowed to introduce legislation to give public and private sector employees who can reasonably do their job from home the right to work from home for at least two days a week.

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