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JLL to be sued by former human resources exec
Real Estate 2025-10-17 7:24 am By Cat Fredenburgh

The former human resources head for JLL in Australia is set to sue her former employer after she was allegedly sacked while on leave despite never being told she was under investigation.

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Atlantic Nickel wins appeal in mining company’s $1B case
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-10-17 11:50 pm By Christine Caulfield

The receiver for Brazilian mining company Atlantic Nickel has prevailed in a second attempt to stay a case by Mining Services International, which brought a $1 billion claim over a terminated sale of a mine in Santa Rica.

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Developer Mayfield gets ACCC support in case against NSW Ports
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-10-16 11:41 pm By Christine Caulfield

The competition regulator is seeking to intervene in Mayfield Development’s appeal to the High Court in a case the developer says could have “startling” consequences.

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In loss for landowners, High Court says foreign tax law valid
Appeals 2025-10-15 11:51 pm By Sam Matthews

The High Court has approved the imposition of additional land tax on non-residents and foreign-owned entities, finding that the Commonwealth government had the power to limit the application of international tax agreements.

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Buildcorp can revise cross-claims in Star Entertainment’s $4M suit
Construction 2025-10-15 11:56 pm By Christine Caulfield

A judge has largely given the go-ahead to Buildcorp Group’s proposed amendments to cross-claims as trial gets under way in a case over aluminium cladding at Star Entertainment’s Sydney casino.

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Realside wants hearing on preliminary question in fight over Rundle Mall valuations
Real Estate 2025-10-15 11:50 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Realside Rundle Square wants a preliminary question on a term in its lease heard first in a suit against M3Property and a valuer alleging tenants of Adelaide’s Rundle Mall in Adelaide have been overcharged for rent since 2006 due to valuation flaws. 

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Brookfield cites ‘variable’ nature of business in settling suit by ex-manager
Real Estate 2025-10-15 11:55 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Brookfield Properties has admitted that it failed to follow procedures on consultation and redeployment when it made a senior manager redundant when she was on parental leave.

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Buildcorp points the finger as Star seeks $4.4M for combustible cladding repairs
Star Entertainment 2025-10-14 11:55 pm By Sam Matthews

Buildcorp Group is pointing the finger at a host of subcontractors as it fights a case brought by Star Entertainment over allegedly defective combustible cladding at its Sydney casino, which cost $4.4 million to replace. 

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Whyalla contractor owed $106M, sues to wind up Gupta’s Liberty Primary Metals
Construction 2025-10-14 11:31 pm By Christine Caulfield

Mining services company Golding Contractors claims Sanjeev Gupta’s Liberty Primary Metals owes $106 million for work performed for Whyalla Steelworks, and has filed winding up proceedings.

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Woodside faces new challenges over North West Shelf extension
Environment 2025-10-14 11:51 pm By Christine Caulfield

Two activist groups have launched fresh action against Woodside’s North West Shelf gas project, after the energy company secured final government approval for an extension to the venture.

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