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Meta has lost its latest bid to strike out the consumer regulator’s case alleging it failed to put up “reasonable safeguards” to prevent scam cryptocurrency ads on its Facebook platform.
‘This should not be done again’: Judge slams complex Coles, Woolworths trial
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A judge has criticised the “unacceptably complex” trial of two regulatory cases and two underpayments class actions against Coles and Woolworths, delivering a ruling whose significance for the workers is not yet clear.
Fight over IGA challenge to Shepparton supermarket decision goes to High Court
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The High Court has been asked to clarify the jurisdictional reach of the Victoria Supreme Court to hear planning disputes, in a spat between the state and supermarket operator IGA.
Mitsui sues Kipper gas field partners Esso, Woodside over $300M tax bill
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Japan-based Mitsui has sued Esso Australia and Woodside Energy, its partners in the Kipper gas field in the Bass Strait, disputing their claims that it owes $298 million in taxes and alleging it overpaid fees to the tune of $20.3 million.
Lander & Rogers moving to new harbourside digs in Circular Quay
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Lander & Rogers is relocating its Sydney office from Pitt Street to a reimagined 33 Alfred Street in Circular Quay, reflecting the law firm’s growth in the city’s legal market.
ConnectEast can’t have restitutionary interest against CityLink after $51M judgment
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Eastlink operator ConnectEast has lost its bid for restitutionary interest after a judge found CityLink’s operator overcharged tens of millions of dollars in toll roaming fees.
Charter Hall pays $145M for Chullora Marketplace
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Charter Hall has expanded its convenience retail portfolio, acquiring the Chullora Marketplace 14 kilometers southwest of Sydney’s CBD for $145 million.
Johnson Winter Slattery poaches real estate partner from Mills Oakley
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Johnson Winter Slattery has lured a real estate partner with 15 years of experience from Mills Oakley.
‘They will have their day in court’: Class action can’t intervene in ASIC suit against RAMS
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The applicant in a class action by former RAMS franchisees can’t intervene in proceedings by ASIC against the defunct Westpac mortgage unit, with a judge finding the outcome of the ASIC case will not affect the class action.
Judge questions delay in distribution of $73M Crown class action settlement
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A judge has questioned why group members in a shareholder class action against Crown Resorts must wait until mid-2026 to receive the first slice of a $73 million settlement, which has already been paid by the casino operator.