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Dodging Bullets As An Agent
The role of a ship’s agent is ordinarily to communicate and make commercial arrangements between a principal and third parties.
Thynne & Macartney
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Force Majeure
Discusses the impact of force majeure clauses on marine and shipping.Thynne & Macartney - Article
Freight companies convicted of breaching Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulation
By transporting dangerous goods in an unsafe manner, freight companies potentially endanger drivers and third parties.
Holding Redlich - Article
Gateway Upgrade Project: bringing Queenslanders together
Discusses the design, construction and upgrading of 20 km of the Gateway Motorway.Clayton Utz - Article
Heavy vehicle safety projects receive $5.5 million funding in latest HVSI round
The HVSI supports implementable, value-for-money projects that deliver tangible improvements to heavy vehicle safety.Holding Redlich - Article
Introduction - July Edition of Legalflyer
Discusses the contents of the July Edition of the Legalflyer.Norton Rose Fulbright Australia - Article
Key Performance Indicators for Automotive Retailers 2013
The Australian new car market has bucked retail trends, with official 2012 sales figures showing that sales increased.Moore Australia - Article
National Transport Commission considers options in relation to heavy vehicle roadworthiness regulation
The NTC released a consultation regulatory impact statement to assess 4 regulatory options and their potential impacts.
Cooper Grace Ward - Article
NSW drink drivers face harsher penalties and interlock devices
NSW drink driving offenders will face new penalties and be required to fix alcohol Interlock devices to their vehicles.Kenny Spring Solicitors - Article
Road transport productivity gains on offer for the construction sector in New South Wales
Transport operators may achieve productivity benefits, primarily in the form of costs savings, because of this Scheme.Holding Redlich - Article
SA legalises e-scooters from 13 July 2025: risks of uninsured riders
Discusses the risks around e-scooters not being insured.Mellor Olsson - Article
Ship operators successfully limit their liability to £100 per package
The AHVR will apply to most shipments to Australia. Recent case discussed.Holding Redlich - Article
Speak up - The Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal seeks input on its first Annual Work Program
Employers, principal contractors and consignors should consider making written submissions for the Annual Work Program.Hunt & Hunt - Article
Stimulus Package for Australian Shipping
The Government has released a policy package aimed at re-invigorating the shipping industry.Norton White - Article
Update on Chain of Responsibility provisions - Cootes Transport driver acquitted
The Cootes case demonstrates that it is important for employers to identify all risks and hazards in their workplace.Coleman Greig Lawyers - Article
Vessel owners, operators and crew to face tough new safety regulation from July 1, 2013
A new marine safety act will provide a national set of duties for the safe maintenance and use of commercial vessels.Holding Redlich - Article
Watch this space: Queensland Parliament set to pass ‘chain of responsibility' reforms
The reforms could then commence in all states and territories, other than Western Australia and the Northern Territory.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Weapons on drones – no longer science fiction, but fact
From targeting suspicious drones, to weaponising their own, police are using unmanned aerial vehicles to target crime.HHG Legal Group - Article
What do amendments to chain of responsibility legislation mean for supply chain participants?
Participants in the supply chain and their executive officers should take action to manage the new obligations imposed.Colin Biggers & Paisley - Article
When is loss indemnifiable?
Discusses indemnifiable loss in leasing aircraft, both commercial and private.Norton Rose Fulbright Australia