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An ABC feature reporter who was hit with an $18,000 pay cut and who allegedly developed a medical condition from being “overworked” is suing the national broadcaster for discrimination and breaches of employment law.
Sydney Opera House takes China trade group to court for ‘recklessly’ copying logo
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The Sydney Opera House Trust is suing a China trade group, accusing the organisation of flagrant copyright infringement for reproducing substantial portions of the iconic landmark’s trade mark-protected sail design in its logo.
Prospect of longer COVID-19 lockdown stalls Ben Roberts-Smith trial
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Trial in war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation case over articles accusing him of war crimes has been adjourned until November in light of the current COVID-19 lockdown in Sydney, which a judge noted could be extended beyond the month of August.
ASIC wins bad advice case against IOOF unit RI Advice
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has won its case against IOOF unit RI Advice, with a judge finding the financial services firm failed to ensure its advisers acted in the best interests of clients and did not give inappropriate advice.
Uber faces test case in Federal Court over drivers’ employment status
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A group of Uber drivers have brought legal action in the Federal Court to challenge the rideshare giant’s claim that they are independent contractors.
Former Today Tonight reporter, now judge, recuses herself from case involving bankrupt businessman
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A judge and former Channel 7 journalist has disqualified herself from hearing a case against a bankrupt businessman after finding a “reasonable observer” might think she personally believed allegations levelled against him in a Today Tonight program.
‘He just hasn’t tried very hard’: Westpac slams Forum founder Bill Papas’ evidence of assets
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Westpac has told the Federal Court it has “grave concerns” about Forum Group founder Bill Papas’ evidence of his assets, contained in affidavits lodged on Thursday after weeks of non-compliance with a judge’s orders.
Squire Patton Boggs breached agreement, but not ‘grossly negligent’, court finds
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An appeals court has found law firm Squire Patton Boggs breached its contractual obligations but was not grossly negligent after it was dragged into a financial dispute over the $12.5 million refurbishment of a Western Australian gold processing plant.
Mining magnate Bob Johnson faces court over alleged $38.5 million tax fraud
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South Australian mining magnate Bob Johnson faced court Friday charged over a scheme to defraud the federal government of $38.5 million in taxes.
ASIC takes AMP to court for charging super members fees for no service
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has hit financial services provider AMP with court action over fees-for-no-service conduct that allegedly led to upwards of $600,000 being unlawfully withdrawn from superannuation member accounts.