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There will be several fiscal reforms that this industry has long called for. Australian companies that operate Australian registered trading ships above 500 tons would be able to elect to pay tonnage tax, attracting tax liability on income from trading activities based on the tonnage of the ship. In return, businesses will need to agree to train new entrants to the industry.

A party's ability to retain the guarantee pending a final outcome could turn on the relevant provisions of the contract.

The effect of the US AUKUS Undersea Defense Act, with implications for Australia and the AUKUS alliance.

The role contemplated by the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 (MACA) for the Proper Officer is a procedural role and not an administrative or jurisdictional gateway through which the parties are required to pass.

The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal in a case concerning the arrest of tugboats.

When doing business in Australia, commercial parties may have rights and obligations beyond those in any contract.

Australia has the fourth largest shipping task in the world.

Time limits for Australian shipping claims vary by claim type, location & contract, so both must be carefully considered.

Transport sector participants should review, update or amend their contracts, as unfair terms will void a contract.

Whether a policy is incorporated into an employment contract is decided by the factual circumstances of the relationship.

The six hour per week "intensity requirement" contained in s 15(3)(a) of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (the CLA) is a continuing one. A plaintiff can only recover damages for gratuitous care for periods where it can be established that the services were provided (or are to be provided) for at least six hours per week.

Some recent court decisions shed new light on the law concerning shipping companies and container detention charges.

In this decision, the cargo claimant was unsuccessful in its claim against its insurers under an open cover cargo policy.

This newsletter has links to media releases, reports, cases and legislation relating to transport, shipping & logistics.

Useful guideposts in determining whether a floating fish farm could be considered a ship in Australian waters.

Likely impacts on industry from the recent announcements by the Minister regarding increased control on cargo.

Love them or loathe them, the Rotterdam Rules relating to sea carrier liability are now on their way.