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ArticleNational Heavy Vehicle Register introduces Master Industry Code of PracticeHow will your business control, eliminate or minimise its transport risks in light of these recent HVNL amendments?AustraliaTransportColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleNational Transport Commission reviews chain of responsibility legislationThe NTC is reviewing the duties imposed on parties in the chain of responsibility by the Heavy Vehicle National Law.AustraliaTransportCooper Grace Ward
ArticleRise of the machines: New legislation may enable trials of driverless cars in SAThis South Australian Bill applies to technology relating to "advances in the design or construction of motor vehicles".AustraliaTransportClayton Utz
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ArticleShipping Tax Reform Legislation Passed by the Australia ParliamentThe Australian Government has passed legislation to enact significant reforms for the Australian Shipping Industry.AustraliaTransportMoore Australia
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ArticleTen weeks to CoR commencement – our ten compliance tips for transport operators – Tip #1: Develop a CoR policyThese ten weekly alerts, with tips for compliance, may help transport operators with last minute preparations.AustraliaTransportCooper Grace Ward
ArticleThe fallout from the Res Cogitans case and expected changes to bunker supply contractsWe explore recent developments in the on-going OWB saga, as well as potential changes to future bunker supply contracts.AustraliaTransportNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleThe importance of getting any agreement in writingGiven the importance on both contracts and terms of consignment under the HVNL, the safest way is to put it in writing.AustraliaTransportHolding Redlich
ArticleUnsafe Port - Further clarification in Ocean Victory case by Supreme Court of the UK, 10 May 2017The first instance finding that the port was unsafe was overturned on appeal and confirmed by the UK Supreme Court.AustraliaTransportColin Biggers & Paisley
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ArticleWhy the introduction of an aircraft exception to the Personal Property Securities Act is beneficial to the Australian aviation industryThe Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA) has a wide reach in relation to personal property and extends its operation to aircraft and aircraft engines. AustraliaTransportNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleProposed Australian Consumer Law changes: important implications for transport operatorsIf passed, the amendment could expand the scope of liability of transport operators under the Australian Consumer Law.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCooper Grace Ward
ArticleDon't be a predator on the road: What is the offence of Predatory Driving in NSW?Predatory driving is when a driver intentionally causes harm to another by pursuing or travelling near their vehicle.AustraliaCriminal LawO'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors
ArticleWhen It Is Not Just A ‘Traffic Offence’: A Practical Guide For Defence LawyersTraffic matters are often treated as routine. In practice, many driving offences in Queensland carry a real risk of imprisonment, particularly where there is harm, repeat offending, or disregard of court orders.AustraliaCriminal LawAshworth Lawyers
ArticleConstruction & Infrastructure: Election promisesThe Coalition has promised to invest $100 billion in transport infrastructure, with a 10 year plan to reduce congestion.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorHolding Redlich
ArticleHanjin Shipping recognition proceedings answer question about extent of the automatic stay under the Model Law on Cross-Border InsolvencyThe final orders explain how the scope of the automatic stay is decided under the Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency.AustraliaInternational LawMcCullough Robertson
ArticleCOVID-19 and plummeting new car sales: A post-Holden reality checkOur team looks at the motor vehicle industry, outlining considerations to steer through COVID-19 and out the other sideAustraliaStrategyKordaMentha