ArticleDangerous driving in Western AustraliaDangerous Driving in WA is defined as driving in a manner that is dangerous to the public or to any person.AustraliaCriminal LawHHG Legal Group
ArticleHeavy fine for employer for systemic failures leading to road deathThe Court has handed down one of the heaviest penalties in Australia for a breach of occupational health & safety laws.AustraliaEmployment and HRKott Gunning
Article10 ways Japanese investors can enhance Australias transport sectorThese are ten tips for Japanese participants to maximise their opportunities and success rates in the Australian market.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleFraudulent devices rule confirmed in shipping case by England's Court of AppealThe UK court has confirmed in a shipping case that employing fraudulent devices forfeits an insurance claim in England.AustraliaInsuranceColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleProcedural fairness may require cross-examination of claimantA party to proceedings in the Workers Compensation Commission (WCC) requires leave in order to cross-examine a witness.AustraliaInsuranceCurwoods Lawyers
ArticleVehicle accident victims lose out in CTP changesThese CTP reforms go too far against the interests of victims, and give too much power to the giant insurance companies.AustraliaInsuranceStacks Law Firm
ArticleAssessing relative culpability in multi-vehicle accidentsA claimant is not entitled to ongoing statutory benefits, beyond 52 weeks, if their contributory negligence exceeds 61%.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcCabes
ArticleMotor vehicle accidents which occur in the State of New South WalesThe article and information relates to compensation for motor vehicle accidents occuring in the State of New South Wales.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleYour responsibility to identify the registration number of the at-fault vehicle following a road accidentThe court rejected a claim by an injured motorbike rider, who failed to make proper inquiries following an accident.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRoche Legal
ArticleImpacts of Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) on construction industryChanges to the HVNL mean that construction companies may share responsibility for the safety of transport activities.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleATO positions itself to review Uber and Airbnb income tax and GST obligationsThe ATO considers that all taxi drivers (Uber) and rental accommodation providers (Airbnb) should be registered for GST.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleTaxable Payments Reporting System to affect road freight industry from 1 July 2019Road freight businesses must report payments made to contractors each year, using the Taxable Payments Annual Report.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleThe Cross City Tunnel case: nature and value of a tolling rightThe tolling right and land lease were inseparable parts of the composite whole and was not a separate item of property.AustraliaTaxCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleA Game Of Drones: The Advance Of Remotely Piloted AircraftThe rapidly increasing use of drone technology means that users and operators must be familiar with the legal framework and its regulations.AustraliaTransportDentons
ArticleAviation sector calls for government investment in new airport capacityThe need for additional airport capacity at existing airports is seen as the most urgent infrastructure need globally.AustraliaTransportNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleCarrier's liability, the exclusivity principle and the Montreal Convention A recent UK case considered the exclusivity principle.AustraliaTransportCooper Grace Ward
ArticleCase summary: Kemp v Insurance Australia Limited T/as NRMA Insurance [2024] NSWPICMP 260 (29 April 2024) – The importance which can be placed on contemporaneous recordsMedical Assessors may place greater emphasis on contemporaneous records over expert opinions that rely on false history.AustraliaTransportCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleChanges to Australian law regarding the registration of ship mortgagesThe PPSA has changed the rules for the registration of mortgages and security interests over Australian-flagged vessels.AustraliaTransportHWL Ebsworth
ArticleContractor fined $120,000 for unsafe transportation of dangerous goodsThis was not a CoR decision, but many of the steps should be taken to comply with Chain of Responsibility legislation.AustraliaTransportHolding Redlich
ArticleCountdown to CoR changes – Tip #7 for transport and logistics operatorsTransport operators have access to technology and telematics to monitor speed, vehicle performance and fitness to drive.AustraliaTransportCooper Grace Ward