Medibank facing dual court actions over data hack A hacker who leaked personal data under titles including boozy, HIV and abortions, could have been stopped by basic security measures, a class action alleges. AAP · Oct 2
Australia's biggest class action settlement approved More than $2.4 billion in class action settlements relating to Robodebt are set to be paid out after a protracted approval process. AAP · Jun 23
Epic Scores Landmark Win Over Apple and Google in Australia, But Apple and Google's Next Move Could Change Everything Epic Games wins a partial but landmark ruling in Australia against Apple and Google over app-store rules, paving the way for 'Fortnite' and the Epic Games Store to return to iOS in Australia while both tech giants weigh appeals. International Business Times UK · Aug 12, 2025
Epic Games wins partial victory in Australian court against Google and Apple Epic Games has won a partial victory in an Australian court against Google and Apple The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
‘Play by the rules’: Fortnite developer Epic Games wins partial victory in Australian court against Apple and Google Fortnite was kicked off Google and Apple app stores in 2020 after Epic Games offered its own in-app payment system The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2025
Huge payout tipped after Apple and Google's Epic loss Apple and Google could face a hefty bill after they were sued by the developer of online game Fortnite and found to have engaged in anti-competitive conduct. AAP · Aug 12, 2025
Epic Games takes on Apple and Google in Australia over alleged misuse of market power Maker of Fortnite says in lawsuit that by controlling in-app purchases, the tech companies are restricting competition and innovation The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2024
Tesla leak: Australian judge refuses carmaker’s ‘draconian’ request for arrest warrant Company sought arrest warrant for Keith ‘Keef’ Leech after he allegedly posted links to confidential documents on social media in defiance of court order The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2024
Optus loses court bid to keep report into cause of 2022 cyber-attack secret Federal court rejects legal privilege claim over Deloitte’s assessment of breach that affected millions The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2023
Mercedes-Benz's legal win over car dealers could transform the way new cars are sold in Australia In what has been called the most important legal case in the history of the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Court has rejected a $650 million compensation claim against Mercedes-Benz for replacing its traditional dealership model with a fixed-price, direct-to-customer agency model. The Conversation · Aug 31, 2023
port The NSW government has argued successfully to remove parts of a Federal Court judgment on Newcastle's container penalties so the state is not prejudiced in any renegotiation of its deal with Port Botany. The full bench of the Federal Court published on Thursday its reasons for rejecting an Australian Competition… Newcastle Herald · Mar 16, 2023
In the Sharma decision the federal court says: we see the climate risk but cannot act Whether in this or another case, Australia’s climate inaction could reach the high court – which can, and does, rewrite the law. It should do so The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2022