ArticleMarine Estate Management Legislation in NSWThe Marine Estate Management Act impacts people carrying out commercial or recreational activities in NSW coastal waters.AustraliaEnvironmentCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleLocal Roads and Infrastructure Program: Fast tracking the road to recoveryDiscussion about the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program & those projects eligible for funding.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorMcCullough Robertson
ArticleLook out! Pedestrians running in front of vehicles - avoidable or not?The Court needed to determine if the defendant was negligent when the pedestrian ran across the path of her vehicle.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKott Gunning
ArticleMinor injury disputes in NSW under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017Injured persons in NSW should pre-empt a ‘minor injury' notice and fully investigate their injuries at an early stage.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleMotor accident injury claims in NSW – minor and non-minor injuries explainedThe compensation for an injury in a motor vehicle accident depends on whether it is classified as a 'minor injury'.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleTAC common law claims with a pre-existing injury or illnessWhat is needed to pursue a TAC common law claim for damages when you have a pre-existing injury or condition.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationPolaris Lawyers
ArticleThe very long tale of a traffic trained buck & the MACAThe claim of personal injuries, when the motorist 'caused' the plaintiff's traffic-trained horse to buck, was overturned.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHolman Webb
ArticleThere is no "give way" when keeping a proper lookoutReasonable care on the road involves keeping a proper lookout at all times, even for those who do not have right of way.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCurwoods Lawyers
ArticleRegulatory advice for heavy vehicle operators and principal contractors in the construction industryOutline of the regulatory advices released by the NHVR for operators and principal contractors.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleDriverless cars are coming – but whose fault will it be when they crash?Technology will soon be at the point where AI will control vehicles on the road, and the law must be ready.AustraliaTechnologyStacks Law Firm
ArticleAlong for the ride: Considering the legal and practical consequences of self-driving vehiclesThe RAC Intellibus is a fully automated, electric shuttle bus launched on public roads, as a trial, in South Perth, WA.AustraliaTransportCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleAmendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Law: Four key incoming reformsBill proposes to amend section 228(1) to require that a driver must not drive while fatigued or when the driver is 'unfit to drive'. AustraliaTransportHolding Redlich
ArticleAutonomous ships: 2019 update and what the future holdsThis article considers the status of the legal framework that underpins autonomous shipping and the challenges ahead.AustraliaTransportColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleBlowing the whistle – how will executive officers react to the new CoR laws?The new Chain of Responsibility (CoR) laws will bring recast obligations for chain parties.AustraliaTransportHolding Redlich
ArticleChain of responsibility in the transport industry - a renewed focusAll levels of management in the supply chain should understand the potential personal liability that they could face.AustraliaTransportHolding Redlich
ArticleChain of responsibility – How to manage the contractors of heavy vehiclesIf you are responsible for the conduct of your contractors, you need to manage them to ensure that they (and you) comply.AustraliaTransportHolding Redlich
ArticleCivil Aviation – Farewell Personal Property Securities Act - Welcome Cape Town ConventionThe Personal Property Securities Act 2009 will be replaced by the Cape Town Convention for large aircraft in Australia.AustraliaTransportNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleCoastal shipping reforms – Senate to consider the blue highwayA range of stakeholders with differing and conflicting expectations will be affected by these coastal shipping reforms.AustraliaTransportNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleDamage to air cargo and the application of Article 18 of the Montreal ConventionExporters and air carriers will find the analysis of an "event" and "defective packing" under Article 18 interesting.AustraliaTransportColin Biggers & Paisley