Process comes last in explosive casino battle
The secret Star report and its full rebuttal offer an extraordinary glimpse of the behind-closed-doors interactions between the regulator and the regulated.
Legal Affairs
Menzies Centre chief eyes law firm ties to construction union
The Menzies Research Centre is suggesting the federal corruption watchdog examine the appropriateness of nearly $900,000 in payments made by law firm Maurice Blackburn to the CFMEU
Secrets exposed: Casino audit ‘selective, incomplete’
The confidential report was the spark that set off a chain of events for the casino, leading to a near fatal clash with NSW casino regulator.
Minns willing to meet rape complainant after case axed
The NSW Premier says he is willing to ‘immediately’ meet with any rape complainant whose case has been axed at the last minute due to NSW DPP Sally Dowling’s wide-ranging audit.
Former Oil Search exec ‘reaches legal settlement’
Ayten Saridas’ legal settlement against now parent company Santos ends a saga which focused on workplace culture at the company she joined and departed quickly, Oil Search.
Former Oil Search exec’s legal action ‘near settlement’
Former Oil Search executive Ayten Saridas’s case against the now Santos-owned company heads back to court on Monday but a settlement could be in the works, The Australian understands.
ANZ trading scandal: How it happened
ANZ is grappling with a three-part crisis which could stretch into next year as it faces a probe led by a corporate cop desperate to shed a perception that it’s weak.
No justice, no trust: victim’s grief
Lauren James’s dropped rape case is one of up to 400 caught in a wide-ranging internal audit ordered by NSW DPP Sally Dowling, after judges criticised her office for running rape trials that did not have enough evidence to secure a conviction.
Concern judge may remain in post for months even if convicted
Should a judge, if convicted of serious family violence offences, remain on the bench pending an appeal? Tasmanian MPs may try to remove Justice Gregory Geason should he be found guilty but not resign.
What now for Optus and its ‘corrupt’ star recruit?
The telco which hired a former NSW premier after she was targeted by a corruption inquiry has ‘acknowledged’ court findings but said little about the consequences.
Meet Bruce Lehrmann’s new lawyer
Zali Burrows’ new speaking gig; A new deputy coroner following the Bondi stabbings; and the Melbourne mum who lied about being Aboriginal to get bail | Read Ipso Facto
NZYQ cases sent to High Court
The Albanese government has sought to quash a wave of legal challenges in the wake of the NZYQ ruling by elevating two cases to the High Court.
Determining truth not the government’s role
Vague laws are an invitation for arbitrary rule – and that is the mortal enemy of a free society.
Lawyers push Labor to fix $1bn legal aid gap
Peak legal bodies have signed a joint letter urging Labor to fix a $1bn shortfall in federal government funding for public legal services.
Jail risk as Labor gets serious with PwC boss
PwC Australia chief Kevin Burrowes risks potential jail time or fines after a Labor senator raised the prospect of referring him to the privileges committee for allegedly misleading parliament.
Country Road staff brace for job losses, restructure
Staff at scandal-riven Country Road Group are bracing for job losses, and an external firm of psychologists and consultants has been brought in to repair its damaged corporate culture.
Creditors of Palmer’s Queensland nickel ‘repaid in full’
Creditors of Queensland Nickel, when it was under the control of Clive Palmer, have been repaid every cent owed capping an eight-year chase by its liquidator to recover more than $300m.
Widows ‘collateral damage’ in nest egg tax stoush
One widow of a Federal Court judge says she is ‘extremely worried’ about how Labor’s new tax could disrupt her retirement plans, and is simply waiting for the ‘guillotine to drop’ on her head.
Alleged ‘pump and dump’ Telegram ringleaders charged
The corporate regulator alleges four operators behind an ASX ‘pump and dump’ chat group made more than $85,000 from the scheme.
‘I’m abusive’ searches not an admission: judge
A judge accused of assaulting his fiancee has told a court internet searches including ‘help me, I’m abusive’ were not an admission of guilt and that he did not deliberately hurt the woman.
Mecca brand and reputation protected – but at what cost?
Confidentiality agreements are increasingly common, experts say they contribute to a ‘culture of silence’.
Non-disclosure deal as another Mecca case is settled
Beauty giant Mecca has settled another dispute with a former staff member, but revelations are emerging about its use of non-disclosure agreements.
Judge accuser ‘worried about him bedding hot lawyers’
Justice Gregory Geason has denied being a controlling, jealous partner, telling a court his fiance-turned-accuser ‘had a thing’ about him potentially being unfaithful and often initiated lunchbreak sex.
Law firm tied to Labor underpaid workers
Slater + Gordon underpaid more than 100 employees over a 12-year period, following a human ‘error’ that has mainly affected new mothers.
Nation awaits essential defamation law reform for digital age
There is always a risk that some jurisdictions might go their own way on legislation, and as things stand now, the goal of national uniformity for defamation law is in tatters.
‘Bruises point to assault’: judge trial
A court has heard from several specialist doctors who examined the bruises of Tasmanian judge Gregory Geason’s fiancee, claiming the injuries were suggestive of assault.
Woman ‘begged for sex with judge’ after alleged assault
Two days after an alleged assault the fiancee of a Supreme Court judge emerged from their shared bedroom naked, touched his genitals and said ‘come back to bed’, court hears.
Aussie Fanatics founder hails victory over US giant
The colourful founder of a small but mighty Australian sports touring and clothing company has emerged victorious in a bitter trademark fight with a $47bn US retail behemoth.
We all pay for CFMEU’s bad behaviour: Rod Sims
The one-time boss of the competition regulator, who took on the powerful construction union, says there’s a sure-fire way to crack down on wrongdoing.
NAAJA loses fifth chief executive amid company chaos
Australia’s largest Aboriginal legal service has lost its fifth boss in 18 months, as a former senior lawyer pans a ‘culture of nepotism’ ruling the besieged organisation.
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