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A clause to cancel a scheduled cruise and forfeit all fares paid was an "unfair term" under the Australian Consumer Law.

These obligations are likely to affect transport operators who engage owner drivers to provide transport services in NSW.

Many importers may not be aware of how product classification is determined for taxation purposes. Further many warehouse licensees may overlook their absolute liability for customs duty for products stored within their premises. The recent Federal Court decisions of Lansell House Pty Ltd –v– Commissioner of Taxation [2010] FCA 329 and Pearce –v– Coynes Management Group Pty Ltd [2010] FCA 320 respectively provide clarification of these issues.

Within the road transport supply chain, load restraint is often an under-appreciated, if not ignored, area of COR.

A recent decision considered the effect of chain of responsibility law on the road transport industry.

Motorists who have maintained a clean driving record for at least 12 months can have a demerit point wiped.

A good behaviour licence allows a person who receives 13 demerit points to elect to undergo a period of good behaviour for 12 months.

Article focuses on strict obligations that HVNL imposes on parties in the chain of responsibility regarding speeding.

The TAC, or Transport Accident Commission, is an insurer for injury or death after a motor vehicle accident in Victoria.

Australian businesses may be exposed to the risk of modern slavery breaches arising in their global supply chains.

The High Court of Australia recently considered the entitlement of New South Wales police rescue workers to recover damages for mental or nervous shock under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) (the Civil Liability Act). The two cases of Wicks and Sheehan v State Rail Authority of New South Wales (2010) HCA22 overturned the decision of the New South Wales Court of Appeal and each matter was remitted to the Court of Appeal for further consideration and possible re-trial.

The Australian Government has committed to building the Melbourne - Brisbane Inland Rail, which has been described as a "game-changer" by Warren Truss, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development

A recent CoR prosecution highlights the ongoing policy to pursue consignors, loaders and consignees.

This article explains what the law says, where dogs can legally sit, and what precautions drivers must take to stay on the right side of the road and the RSPCA.

Section 10 could be your ‘get out of jail free' card if you have contravened the Heavy Vehicle National Law for the 1st time.

A new Marine Pollution Act will introduces several significant new offences and obligations for marine pollution in 2014.

The decision "highlights that the HVNL operates based on what duties you perform, not the title you hold".