ArticleShip operators successfully limit their liability to £100 per packageThe AHVR will apply to most shipments to Australia. Recent case discussed.AustraliaTransportHolding Redlich
ArticleStimulus Package for Australian ShippingThe Government has released a policy package aimed at re-invigorating the shipping industry.AustraliaTransportNorton White
ArticleAccess to rail and port services in Queensland: how should capacity expansions and access pricing be treated?The Qld Competition Authority released a Discussion Paper on Capacity Expansion and Access Pricing for Rail and Ports.AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawClayton Utz
ArticleOcean carrier obtains compensation for delivery of goods by misrepresentationThe party was ordered to indemnify the carrier for the settlement that it had to pay to the rightful owner of the cargo.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionHolding Redlich
ArticleSeafarers - Compensation to be aligned with incremental pension age increasesSeafarers receiving weekly compensation for incapacity will continue to receive payments until they reach pension age.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleMajor Asset Privatisations Commencing In Australia's Energy And Infrastructure SectorsThe Australian federal and state governments are embarking on major asset privatisation programs, with the first assets about to hit the market. AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesJones Day
ArticleNew Personal Property Security ("PPS") Rules apply to leases of boats.The PPS legislation will create as online registration system for all security interests, including bareboat leases.AustraliaFinance and BankingMoore Australia
ArticleFreezing Australian assets as security for foreign proceedingsA judgment or award is only worthwhile if obtained or can be enforced in a jurisdiction where a respondent has assets.AustraliaInternational LawHolding Redlich
ArticleLate crew reports to customs: not how late; how manyCrew reports and other customs reports must be submitted in time to avoid the risk of a potentially significant fine.AustraliaInternational LawThynne & Macartney
ArticleAustralian Senate Inquiry into so-called Flag of Convenience shipping in AustraliaThe terms of reference will include shipping security, employment standards, vessel inspection and Port State Control.AustraliaTransportHolding Redlich
ArticleIt pays to show a little restraintLoad restraint forms one of the essential pillars of heavy vehicle safety.AustraliaTransportHolding Redlich
ArticleLegislation for Reform to Australian Shipping Regime Introduced into ParliamentThe Bills to reform Australian shipping are almost identical to the Draft Bills and ignore much industry feedback.AustraliaTransportMoore Australia
ArticleShippers Deserve More Credit: The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme And The Shipping / Marine IndustryOn the 7 April 2008 Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, Chris Bowen, released exposure draft legislation and commentary for the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Fuel Tax Adjustment Arrangements.AustraliaTransportMoore Australia
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
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
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
ArticleTrade and Transport Insurance 2011This report discusses developments in marine and aviation insurance in Australia in 2011.AustraliaInsuranceDLA Piper Australia
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
ArticleAustralian Court Overrules United Kingdom Standard Conditions For TowageHarbour tugs working on the Australian coast usually operate under contractual terms incorporating the United Kingdom Standard Conditions for Towage. AustraliaTransportThynne & Macartney