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Commissioner with frequent flyer card won’t recuse himself from Virgin vaccine challenge
Aviation 2022-04-19 1:03 pm By Sam Matthews Melbourne

Fair Work Commissioner Nick Wilson has dismissed a recusal bid by nine former Virgin employees who argued his frequent flyer membership with the airline meant he was unable to hear their cases.

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Mick Gatto loses appeal in defamation case against ABC
ABC 2022-04-14 10:42 pm By Sam Matthews Melbourne

Underworld figure Mick Gatto has lost a bid to appeal a decision dismissing his defamation claims against the ABC over an article he said accused him of threatening to kill gangland lawyer Nicola Gobbo.

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Scenic hit with damages of up to $25M in class action over luxury cruise turned bus tour
Celia Winnett 2022-04-14 10:19 pm By Sam Matthews Melbourne

A judge has made a long-awaited award of damages to travellers who were promised a “once in a lifetime cruise along the grand waterways of Europe” but were instead forced to take the bus from city to city.

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ACCC accuses Honda of damaging dealers’ business with misleading statements
Automotive 2022-04-13 6:46 pm By Sam Matthews Melbourne

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has taken Honda Australia to court, alleging the car maker made false or misleading representations to customers about two former authorised dealerships.

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Consultant in relationship with colleague unlawfully demoted, court finds
Employment 2022-04-13 3:45 pm By Sam Matthews Melbourne

A court has found that a Sydney consultant was unlawfully demoted by a supervisor who harassed her over her relationship with another employee.

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Ex-AMA Group CEO says he’s been denied emails central to ‘hot dispute’ over loan
Automotive 2022-04-12 10:57 pm By Sam Matthews Melbourne

Car repair giant AMA Group may have a discovery fight on its hands in its lawsuit against former boss Andrew Hopkins for allegedly defrauding the company of $3 million.

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ACCC asked to investigate Qantas flight redemption scheme
ACCC 2022-04-12 10:43 pm By Sam Matthews Melbourne

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has been asked to investigate Qantas’ “unworkable” flight credit redemption scheme, which consumer group Choice says places unreasonable hurdles in the way of travellers trying to get a refund or redeem vouchers.

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Melissa Caddick’s parents say receivers not entitled to Edgecliff home
ASIC 2022-04-11 7:06 pm By Sam Matthews Melbourne

The parents of Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick have staked their claim over her $2.6 million Edgecliff home, which they say they have lived in since 2017 according to a binding agreement with their daughter.

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Anatomy of a bunny: Kmart defends plush rabbit in Jellycat’s knockoff suit
Competition & Consumer Protection 2022-04-11 3:11 pm By Sam Matthews Melbourne

Kmart Australia and toy manufacturer Headstart International have hit back at Jellycat in a suit claiming they are selling ‘Bashful Bunny’ knockoffs, arguing the shape and features of the popular plush rabbit are not exclusive to the London-based soft toy designer.

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Barrister found guilty of ‘breathtaking’ contempt, cops suspended sentence
Brenda Tronson 2022-04-11 2:06 pm By Sam Matthews Melbourne

A NSW barrister who continued to practice in local courts without a valid certificate has received a suspended prison sentence for criminal contempt, after a judge found the prospect of imprisonment was “the last remaining means of deterring him from contravening court orders.”

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