Federal government commits $3.4B for 2032 Olympics infrastructure

Please login to bookmark Close

Work on a slew of projects in preparation for the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane is set to kick into gear, after the federal government committed $3.435 billion for the city’s sports infrastructure, including a new 63,000-seat stadium in Victoria Park.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?
Lost your password?

High Court asked to review price cut on land acquired for Melbourne freeway

Please login to bookmark Close

The owners of land acquired to build a Melbourne freeway have asked the High Court to overturn an “erroneous” appeals court decision which left them with $2 million for land worth over $30 million, saying the case raises important questions about the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act. 

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?
Lost your password?

Industrial, logistics deals drive commercial real estate growth: report

Please login to bookmark Close

Australia’s industrial and logistics sector has propelled the commercial real estate market in the first half of 2025, while the office sector has lagged, according to a recent report, which also found a spike in offshore investments. 

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?
Lost your password?

Walter Sofronoff can challenge Integrity Commission report

Please login to bookmark Close

A judge has ruled that Walter Sofronoff KC can rely on a report on his inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann in his case challenging the ACT Integrity Commission’s findings that he engaged in corrupt conduct. 

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?
Lost your password?

Regeneron sues Sandoz over Eylea biosimilar

Please login to bookmark Close

US biotech company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has sued Sandoz, claiming it is threatening to infringe the patent for its Eylea biologic, used to treat macular degeneration and diabetic macular oedema.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?
Lost your password?

ASIC wins travel restrictions against Falcon Capital directors amid probe

Please login to bookmark Close

The corporate regulator has secured travel restrictions and freezing orders against two directors of Falcon Capital as part of its investigation into its managed investment fund.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?
Lost your password?

Silk reprimanded for ‘unwanted touching’ of solicitor at Christmas party

Please login to bookmark Close

A Sydney silk has been reprimanded and fined $10,000 after he was found to have engaged in “unwanted touching” of a female solicitor at a work Christmas function in 2023. 

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?
Lost your password?