More wrongs than rights at the AHRC?
A case of curious priorities over at the Australian Human Rights Commission where hand-picked appointee Giridharan Sivaraman seems to prefer playing politics over action on anti-Semitism.
Margin Call
Freehills partner given notice over synagogue tweet
Herbert Smith Freehills leaders have voted to remove one of its longstanding partners, Damien Hazard, over a ‘deeply offensive’ tweet targeting Jeremy Leibler.
ATO claims Perth Glory owes $1m in unpaid taxes
New Perth Glory owner Ross Pelligra will need to pay close to $1m to the tax office if he wants to fend off the court-ordered liquidation of the A-League club.
Freehills lawyers implore action as ‘anti-Zionist’ partner told to stay away
Jewish lawyers at Herbert Smith Freehills have submitted a letter of complaint about Damien Hazard, who’s been directed to not attend the office pending an investigation of his social media.
ACU told to cheer for its leaders
ACU’s reappointment of its vice-chancellor copped more antagonism than accolade, so in steps Brissie’s Archbishop in true North Korean style, demanding thunderous applause.
ATO lines up liquidation for mystified Perth Glory
More chaos for A-League strugglers Perth Glory as the ATO lines up liquidators – but club owner Ross Pelligra says he has no idea what’s going on.
Senior Freehills lawyer in hot water over synagogue tweet
Herbert Smith Freehills is investigating its longstanding partner, Damien Hazard, over a ‘deeply offensive’ tweet concerning the Melbourne synagogue attack.
Woolies’ century falls foul of birthday curse
Most centenarians get a telegram from King Charles, whereas Woolies got a kicking in the Senate, writs from ASIC and a Christmas beer strike. What’s to celebrate?
Odd ACU move just a fait accompli
There’s been a reneged appointment, low morale and even an archbishop is miffed with the ACU, but the PR puff about its reappointed Vice-Chancellor reckons he brings stability.
Quelle ironie! Holgate’s French fashion whinge sounds tres familiar
Christine Holgate’s online vent about ‘dreadful customer service’ from an edgy Parisian clothing firm she had dealings with sounded dire. And very familiar for many Team Global Express customers.
Treasurer’s ‘day spa’ treatment
Not all day spas are painless, particularly the euphemistic Jim Chalmers variety which is focused on leaving government agencies ‘refreshed’ and ‘revitalised’.
VC’s sins set to be all forgiven at ACU
Australian Catholic University vice-chancellor Zlatko Skrbis has been no stranger to controversy in recent times, and his efforts appear to have earned him a renewed contract.
Cash trumps transfer for CBA duo’s election bet
When a couple of Commonwealth Bank execs had a side bet on who would win the US presidential election, the debt was duly paid up – with a fat wad of $50 notes.
Pratts move first in war with Waislitz
Amid a looming legal fight, a large number of companies formally controlled by rich-lister Alex Waislitz have been transferred back to the Pratt family.
Pratt family ally quits Waislitz’s payroll over legal drama
The escalating family feud among Pratt family siblings and their ex-spouses has prompted a long-term lieutenant to call time on his role advising Alex Waislitz.
Assault charge against Barrenjoey banker’s wife
The former Network 10 journalist and wife of Barrenjoey banker Dyson Bowditch was arrested and charged after an assault at their Darling Point home.
Is Vatican losing faith in ACU?
It’s not just Sydney’s Archbishop who is doubting the Australian Catholic University of late but it appears the church’s highest earthbound authority, the Vatican no less, has concerns.
Catholic uni cops broadside from a higher power
The ACU’s shambolic response to a mass walkout from a speech by former union leader Joe de Bruyn has drawn the ire of Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher.
SCA to face the music over spurned offers
Southern Cross Media chairman Heith Mackay-Cruise is likely to face an uncomfortable grilling from shareholders at the company’s AGM on Monday.
Hot-shot law firm Pogust Goodhead firing blanks
The global law firm entered the Sydney market raring to mount class actions against big Australian companies. The place is now falling apart.
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