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The former CEO of beverage company Nudie and his wife can’t escape a liquidator’s case that seeks to void clauses of a settlement that released them from breach of duty claims over an alleged fraudulent tax scheme.
‘Too much money’: Big Build set stage for CFMEU corruption, report says
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A scathing report has tracked the construction union’s fall from grace under John Setka’s leadership, with Victoria’s $100 billion Big Build the backdrop for endemic corruption.
Sydney builder Novati Constructions placed in administration
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Family-owned builder Novati Constructions has entered voluntary administration with hopes of reaching a deal with creditors to restructure the company.
Perifa’s Cronulla development wins approval over owners’ objections
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Three owners have lost their opposition to Sydney developer Perifa Gerrale’s plans to replace three ageing apartment blocks with two new buildings, with a judge finding no impropriety in the owners corporation’s selection of a developer for the project.
Queensland developer loses appeal over sales agent commissions
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The developer of a North Ipswich residential estate has lost its appeal against orders that it pay over $250,000 in commissions to a real estate project marketing company hired to facilitate the sale of lots.
In case by Woolworths property arm, court raps council for ‘error of judgment’
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A Western Australian local council left the court in a “less than ideal position” in failing to fully participate in a dispute over the rejection of a development extension sought by Woolworths’ property arm, a judge has said.
Court sets aside $500,000 demand by WA pastoral leaseholder
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The holder of a mining tenement in Western Australia has succeeded in setting aside a $500,000 statutory demand by a pastoral leaseholder, with a court finding there was a genuine issue in dispute about whether the amount was owed when no mining activities were undertaken.
Ex-Keystone director fights bid to subpoena bank statements
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Ex-Keystone director Paul Chiodo is fighting a bid to subpoena his personal bank statements, arguing receivers are fishing for potential claims against him as they look to claw back $480 million in investor funds.
Melbourne Water may point finger in flooding class action
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Melbourne Water has won more time to put on its defence in a class action by retirement village residents over the flooding of the Maribyrnong River, as it considers whether to join third parties to the case.
Law firm employee’s harassment case barred by AHRC settlement: court
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A court has tossed a former employee’s sexual harassment case against a Brisbane law firm, finding it was barred under a deed of settlement that resolved her earlier complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission.