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Victoria adopts remote court hearings and other ‘sensible’ changes ushered in by COVID-19
The Victorian government has passed legislation allowing the state's courts to permanently retain digital hearings, electronic signing and remote witnessing, which were implemented last year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Junior doctors in Victoria launch class action over unpaid overtime
Victorian public healthcare provider Peninsula Health has been hit with a class action brought by junior doctors who claim they were deliberately unpaid despite working a significant amount of overtime each week.
Dreamworld operator denies ‘obvious’ ride risks in $310M class action defence
Ardent Leisure Group has hit back at a $310 million shareholder class action, denying that there were "obvious" risks in its Thunder River Rapids Ride ahead of a 2016 tragedy at the Dreamworld theme park which claimed four lives.
Two law firms can’t rep insurers in $309M dispute over Queensland LNG project
A judge has found a group of insurers defending a $309 million lawsuit over an Australia Pacific LNG project in Central Queensland cannot be represented by two law firms, saying it would not be in the interests of justice.
Accountant who sexually harassed colleague fails to win readmission to board
An accountant who was kicked out of an Australia and New Zealand accounting association after a court found he sexually harassed a colleague has failed to win readmission after being unable to find an eligible member who could vouch for him in a character reference.
Barrister in hot water over inappropriate conduct of ‘sexual character’
A NSW barrister who allegedly pushed an assistant clerk’s head while making a sexual remark at a professional dinner is facing disciplinary action for unsatisfactory professional conduct.
‘Novel and invasive’: Clive Palmer can’t get law firm docs for Queensland Nickel case
Two Clive Palmer companies have again been blocked from accessing documents held by two law firms and a litigation funder to pursue a potential lawsuit against Queensland Nickel, with an appeal court dismissing the bid as "unmeritorious".
Liquidator suspended for three years for forging docs to deceive ASIC
Adelaide liquidator Peter Macks has been hit with a three-year ban after a judge found he forged documents to hinder an investigation by the corporate regulator. 
Labor party slammed for ‘draconian’ laws in Victorian MP’s branch stacking case
A Victorian Labor MP accused of branch stacking has attacked the charges against her as invalid, telling the Victoria Supreme Court that they were brought under "shocking" and "draconian" party rules implemented in the wake of a controversial report on Nine's 60 Minutes.
Privilege doesn’t apply to loss report for mediation in Gladstone class action
The lead applicants in a $100 million class action against Gladstone Ports Corporation have lost their bid to shield an expert loss report from being revealed in an upcoming mediation.