The case illustrates the difficulty in trying to refuse cover for accidental damage caused by seemingly reckless actions.

RailCorp, the owner of rail lines and track, engaged Fluor Australia Pty Ltd (Fluor) to maintain the track. Fluor sub-contracted the work to Alpcross Pty Limited (Alpcross). On 6 October 2000, a passenger train owned by the State Rail Authority of New South Wales (SRA) derailed causing relatively minor injuries to a small number of passengers travelling on the train, damage to three trains, rail line and overhead lines.

The questions posed by Campbell JA in Nominal Defendant v Gabriel as to whether a s81 admission can ever be altered by an insurer at CARS and whether a s81 admission made in error can later permit an exemption were the precise questions considered in Erturk.

Recent discussions on Australia's Free Trade Agenda have considered concluding the Trans-Pacifc Partnership Agreement.

A police officer developed post-traumatic stress disorder because of his experience at the motor vehicle accident scene.

A nervous shock claim can be made by individuals suffering psychological injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

A driver who negligently causes an accident owes a duty of care to any emergency workers who attend the accident scene.

Transport NSW has experienced two data breaches via third-party suppliers in which customer data was accessed.

Transport operators should review policies and procedures so that comprehensive measures are in place to manage risks.

Cyclists who suffer injury as a result of the negligence of a motorist, may claim compensation from the driver's insurer.

The consignor was fined for failing to ensure that dangerous goods were transported in a safe manner, contrary to the Act.

Tip 6 for handling changes to the chain of responsibility provisions in the Heavy Vehicle National Law that commence soon.

Managing subcontractors is an important aspect of CoR compliance. .

The NSW Industrial Relations Commission has revised rates and extended GCCD obligations to additional areas of NSW.

This article includes five key lessons from five CoR cases relating to your Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations.

The Chain of Responsibility policy holds every participant in the heavy vehicle supply chain responsible for safety.

Some speeding offences can result in you automatically losing your licence as well as other penalties - seek legal advice!

Compensation limits for air carriage are rising. which will benefit air travellers, but have a flow-on cost for carriers.

This guide outlines who and what is covered by the laws, key principles, and what businesses need to do to be compliant.

The NHVR released its first 'Regulatory Advice' on managing the risks of transporting freight in shipping containers.