In landmark ruling, FWC awards pay increases to thousands of women

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In a landmark decision, the Fair Work Commission has announced it will bump up the minimum wage for workers in childcare, health care and other industries by up to 35 per cent, following a review into gender-based pay undervaluation.

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Failed MLC class action can’t peek at settlement deed in resolved case

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The applicant in a failed class action by members of NAB’s MLC Super fund can’t access a settlement deed in a separate class action against the fund trustee, which resolved days after the applicant’s case was thrown out.

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A ‘maddening morass’: Court strikes out COVID-19 vaccine class action

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A judge has struck out an “incoherent” COVID-19 vaccine-related class action, saying someone could go “mad” trying to understand the pleadings in the case.

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Judge ends Keybridge administration, finds company is solvent

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After running a successful campaign to remove three board members, major Keybridge shareholder WAM Active has convinced a court to end the investment company’s administration after it provided a letter of comfort and offer to fund its debts.

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Clive Palmer files appeal in failed suits against ex-ASIC chair James Shipton

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Clive Palmer has appealed a court’s decision to toss his lawsuits against former Australian Securities and Investments Commission chair James Shipton alleging he acted in bad faith when the regulator filed criminal proceedings against him.

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ASIC secures winding up orders against Falcon Capital

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ASIC has won winding up orders against investment firm Falcon Capital and its managed investment scheme First Guardian Master Fund, after raising concerns about potential risks to investors. 

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Bupa hit with class action over quality of aged care facilities

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Bupa has been hit with a class action alleging it violated consumer laws by providing poor-quality care to residents at aged care facilities.

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Moray & Agnew recruits new corporate partner

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An automotive law expert has joined Moray & Agnew as a partner in the firm’s corporate and commercial practice.

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Major projects, subcontractors could be ‘imperiled’ if Roberts Co Victoria was liquidated: judge

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A judge has given the Victorian unit of Roberts Co more time to put forward a deed of company arrangement that would save the builder from liquidation, noting liquidation could imperil its projects and subcontractors, who could not bring claims under the SOP Act if it was insolvent. 

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Woolworths unit wins fight with council over look of Broadmeadow store

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Save (0) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Newcastle council’s concerns about the street appeal of a Woolworths development have been brushed aside, with a court finding that reasonable minds may differ on the question of ‘high visual quality.’ On Tuesday, Justice John Robson of the NSW Land and…

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