These new rates obligations affect transport operators who engage owner drivers to provide transport services in NSW.

The Coalition has promised to invest $100 billion in transport infrastructure, with a 10 year plan to reduce congestion.

The introduction of the Motor Accident Injuries Bill 2017 heralds changes to the third party motor accidents scheme.

These recent CTP decisions provide interesting reading and guidance for assessing liability and contributory negligence.

This report discusses developments in marine and aviation insurance in Australia in 2011.

The Federal Magistrates Court has finally ordered transport company Riteway Transport Pty Ltd ("Riteway") to compensate three truck drivers under the Independent Contractors Act 2006 ("Act"). The order is the third and final stage of what is understood to be the first proceedings to test the Act.

The final orders explain how the scope of the automatic stay is decided under the Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency.

A flight attendant accidentally spilt hot tea on the passenger, which she claimed made her jump up and injure her back.

Identifying and planning future transport corridors and infrastructure is one of the essential roles of government.

Our team looks at the motor vehicle industry, outlining considerations to steer through COVID-19 and out the other side

The Full Federal Court of Australia has upheld the Federal Court’s decision that the "Hummer", and potentially other vehicles not fitting within the traditional description of "luxury car", will now be subject to the luxury car tax ("LCT") on top of GST and other customs and excise duties wherever applicable.

The HVNL regime imposes a primary duty on businesses in the chain and a due diligence obligation on executive officers.

Although it is not yet law, the TPP could have a positive impact on Australia's transport and trade industries.

Drivers are urged to drive carefully to avoid committing traffic offences which may endanger the safety of road users.

ETU members at Sydney Trains were concerned that the modifications posed a significant risk to worker health and safety.

In this recent decision, the Court of Appeal addressed the concept of 'obvious risk' under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) and its implications for liability and insured parties.

The injured person must also prove that, had the fault been rectified, the incident was likely to have been prevented.

High staff attrition, loss of knowledge and poor operational controls caused issues for the internal finance team and key business areas.

The case is relevant to the induction of new employees but also applies to assessing the ongoing competence of drivers.

New laws require local councils to issue drivers with immediate notifications of parking fines. Article highlights important topics road users should be aware of.