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Professor fired over swastika faces appeal

The University of Sydney is challenging findings it unlawfully fired a professor who superimposed a swastika on an Israeli flag in a slideshow presentation.

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A ‘Finfluencer’ Who Offered Paid Subscriptions Seminars Got Done For Breaching Finance Laws

Tyson Scholz AKA "ASX Wolf" was found to be running a financial services business without a license.

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Australia's longest native title claim decided for world heritage-listed Kimberley national park

A dispute over land rights in a section of WA's outback that takes in the sacred Bungle Bungle Ranges has come to an end after 28 years.

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WA native title claim finally resolved

Native title has been recognised over the Purnululu national park in Western Australia, home to the iconic Bungle Bungle Range.

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Native title granted to Widjabul Wia-bal people in the Northern Rivers after decade-long claim process

The Federal Court has granted native title to Widjabul Wia-bal traditional owners over a 1,500-square kilometre parcel of land across six local government areas.

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Class action over 'uninhabitable' housing

A class action has been launched in the Federal Court alleging the NT government failed to properly maintain housing in 73 Aboriginal communities.

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ACT judge leaves after nine months, joins Jackman's brother in new role

Justice Geoffrey Kennett was only sworn in as an ACT Supreme Court judge in March.

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High Court rebuffs high-fee lenders

The High Court has dismissed an attempt by two Gold Coast companies to appeal a finding that they offered loans at 800 per cent interest without a licence.

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Former ref's stoush with NRL escalates

An ex-referee whose British accent was criticised by the NRL and then dismissed has taken his legal spat with the sports body to the Federal Court.

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Complaint to ASX over Santos remarks

Environmentalists have complained to the Australian stock exchange and corporate watchdog about gas producer Santos and its comments about an NT gas project.

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Artist Casey Jenkins scores legal victory after Australia Council revokes funding for performance piece

Casey Jenkins is suing the Australia Council for snatching away a $25,000 grant over an exhibition which showed audiences the possible moment of conception through monthly self-inseminations and daily IVF injections.

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Native title granted to South Australian Wirangu people recognises it 'always will be Aboriginal land'

After 25 years, the Wirangu people have native title over part of their traditional lands on South Australia's west coast — but none of the original claimants are still alive to witness the moment.

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ACCC to pay Google costs as case dismissed

The consumer watchdog accused online giant Google of misleading consumers, but a judge has ruled information was presented if people bothered to read it.

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ACCC wins 'cartel' case against steelmaker BlueScope in Federal Court

A Federal Court justice backs a claim by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission that BlueScope and a former manager engaged in “cartel conduct” over the supply of flat steel products.

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Action after alleged gas cartel attempt

A mining equipment and technology services company allegedly tried to establish a cartel with four other suppliers in breach of competition laws, the ACCC says.

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Historic native title settlement in SA

The Federal Court has approved an historic native title claim over a large part of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.

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Consumer watchdog says $21 million Uber fine sends warning over consumer law breaches

About two million Australians saw the misleading cancellation warning that breached consumer law and led to Uber making changes for users of its rideshare app.

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SkyCity Adelaide casino accepted bags of 'soiled' cash, court documents allege

Documents submitted to the Federal Court as part of anti-money laundering proceedings contain details about casino customers allegedly linked to organised crime, human trafficking and sex slavery.

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Uber fined $21 million by Federal Court for misleading consumers

Uber is fined $21 million by the Federal Court for misleading customers about their fare estimates and trip cancellation fees — a penalty lower than the company had expected.

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Lawyers file class action in Federal Court against WA government on behalf of current and former Banksia Hill detainees

The lawyer leading the case against the WA government says the lawsuit, which alleges "physical abuse" and "restraint" of Banksia Hill detainees, could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

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AUSTRAC to launch Federal Court civil proceedings against SkyCity Adelaide casino over alleged anti-money-laundering breaches

The civil penalty proceedings follow an AUSTRAC investigation into SkyCity Adelaide, as part of its industry-wide compliance campaign.

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Consumer watchdog taking Telstra to court

The ACCC says Telstra was misleading about its broadband speeds to 9000 customers of its cheaper internet brand Belong.

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Pelvic mesh class action payout date in question, as Federal Court considers appropriateness of $37m legal fees

Women who won compensation over failed pelvic mesh products will have to wait to find out how the money will be distributed as the Federal Court considers a proposed deduction of $37m in legal fees.

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What the Santos Federal Court loss means for the Barossa gas project off the Tiwi Islands, and future projects like it

After losing an appeal to restart drilling on its Barossa gas project, Santos maintains it will go ahead as planned. But the ruling has cast uncertainty over the future of similar projects.

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Santos loses Federal Court appeal over Barossa gas project after challenge by Tiwi Island traditional owners

Gas company Santos has lost its appeal against the decision that overturned approvals for its $4.7 billion gas project underway in waters off the Tiwi Islands.

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