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Offensive or disorderly conduct on an aircraft is an offence under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (Cth).

The Marine Pollution Bill 2011 (NSW) was passed by the Legislative Assembly on 7 March 2012 and implements the MARPOL convention.

The government intends to implement a scheme that drastically cuts benefits to people injured in motor vehicle accidents.

The recent decision in Cape York Airlines Pty Ltd v QBE Insurance (Australia) Ltd [2010] QSC 313 reinforces the position that an insurer must be clear and unequivocal in electing to repair damaged property under a policy of insurance. If the election is not sufficiently clear an insurer may be required to pay the full insured value of the property.

The Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 governs car accident compensation in NSW.

Assessing compensation and benefits after a motor vehicle accident in NSW can be complex.

This article looks at some aspects of construction CoR management plans essential to winning construction project work.

The Queensland Government has released the draft Wind Farm Code (State Code 23) which is proposed to replace the existing Code. Consultation on the draft Code is open until Monday 4 September 2023.

In April 2007 the Australian Attorney General announced Government support to boost Australia as a regional centre for maritime and transport arbitration. The Australian Government announced the formation of the Australian Maritime and Transport Arbitration Commission to encourage and facilitate maritime and other transport arbitrations as a preferred method of commercial dispute resolution in Australia.

The article explores the scope of the risks, potential exposures and the means of risk mitigation by maritime industries.

Recent decision provides clarity & confirms the power of the master of the ship to arrest or confine a person at common law.

Unrestricted and professional drivers who incur no further demerit points for a year will ‘get back' one point.

Laws differ across Australia, but in general, you can only use a phone while driving if it is completely 'hands-free'.

Australia could again follow the US into a Middle Eastern conflict with a country that poses no existential threat.

New laws have introduced significant changes, related to the interlock program and compulsory drink driving education.

The focus of the case was the consequences of his neck and back injuries on his life and on his ability to work.

The National Land Freight Strategy Discussion Paper sets out five priorities for the future of freight and infrastructure in Australia.