Two recent New South Wales Supreme Court decisions provide important lessons for road transport operators and consignors on their liability under chain of responsibility laws. ...
Two recent New South Wales Supreme Court decisions provide important lessons for road transport operators and consignors on their liability under chain of responsibility laws.
You can now check if a Queensland driver licence is valid using a free online service provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
If you lease, hire or loan vehicles, equipment or other assets and do not register your interest in that property on the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR), you risk losing your interest in those goods. The Personal Property Security Act (PPSA) effectively reduces the concept of property ownership to an
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released its review of the Heavy Vehicle National Law penalties framework. The review was based on consultation and feedback from government and industry. It proposes various changes that are intended to make penalties fairer and more consistent across Australia.
A recent NSW Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) decision to suspend the licence of a bus driver after she returned a non-negative oral fluid test for amphetamines and methamphetamines has been upheld.
The potential for massive fines for transport operators for legislative breaches is highlighted by the recent case in New South Wales involving Cootes Transport (Cootes).
Despite a recent review of the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) commissioned by Federal Senator Eric Abetz, no steps have been taken to disband the Tribunal or reduce its powers. Indeed, it now appears that the RSRT is poised to make further orders that may have a significant effect on
The recent New South Wales Supreme Court decision in Palfrey v South Penrith Sand and Soil [2014] NSWSC 842 provides a timely reminder of the significant fines that may be imposed on road transport operators under ‘chain of responsibility’ provisions.
The Fair Work Commission recently found that the dismissal of a ferry master for breach of his employer’s drug and alcohol policy was unfair. The decision highlights the need for employers to be cautious when dismissing an employee for breaching a ‘zero tolerance’ drug and alcohol policy.
The Fair Work Commission recently found that the dismissal of a ferry master for breach of his employer’s drug and alcohol policy was unfair.
A penalty notice for $853 for overloading issued by New South Wales Roads and Maritime Services has recently ended up the subject of argument in the Court of Appeal in New South Wales.
Motor dealers and manufacturers in New South Wales will need to review their contracts for a new measure of unfairness in light of the new Motor Dealers and Repairers Act 2013 (NSW) (Act). The legislation commenced on 27 November 2013 and deals with unfair terms and unjust conduct in contracts
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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