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Bunnings antitrust case in Australia set for June hearing on 'no-adverse costs' bid

By Saloni Sinha ( February 13, 2026, 04:48 GMT | Insight) -- An antitrust lawsuit pitting Woodman Beenleigh, the owner of two suburban hardware stores, against retail giant Bunnings Group will proceed to a June hearing over a contested “no-adverse cost” application, Australia’s Federal Court said. The hardware retailer is seeking a protective costs order under the Competition and Consumer Act that would allow it to pursue the case without being liable for Bunnings’ legal costs if it fails. An antitrust lawsuit pitting Woodman Beenleigh, the owner of two suburban hardware stores, against retail giant Bunnings Group will proceed to a June hearing over a contested “no-adverse costs” application, Australia’s Federal Court said....

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