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The Yangze 22: To release or not to release

Federal Court of Australia has provided important guidance on the wording of a Letter of Undertaking (LOU) to secure the release a ship from arrest.

Australia Transport

HR

Holding Redlich

Amendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Law: Four key incoming reforms

Bill proposes to amend section 228(1) to require that a driver must not drive while fatigued or when the driver is 'unfit to drive'.

Australia Transport

HR

Holding Redlich

The Master Code is changing – how should you prepare?

The draft revised Master Code expands safety & transport obligations under the HVNL, so businesses should review & update their practices now.

Australia Transport

HR

Holding Redlich

When is due inquiry & search reasonable?

In recent case claimant met her duty under s2.30(2)MAI Act, as she acted reasonably & promptly despite not recording the at-fault vehicle's details.

Australia Transport

M

McCabes

New road rules and driving offences come into effect across Australia

Australia Transport

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

In The Driver's Seat: Learnings From The Automotive Industry

Australia Transport

FC

FTI Consulting

Australia's NVES 2025 - mandatory CO₂ targets for motor vehicle suppliers

Australia Transport

BP

Bartier Perry

Australian CTP Insurance Schemes: A national overview and cross-jurisdictional guide

Australia Transport

B

Barry Nilsson

Proposed reforms to e-mobility in NSW: Reviewing the recommendations

Australia Transport

B

Barry Nilsson

SA legalises e-scooters from 13 July 2025: risks of uninsured riders

Australia Transport

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Manassen Foods v Seaway Logistics: A salad dressing debacle decided as a matter of ‘undisclosed principal'

Australia Transport

K

Kennedys

A (working) holiday? Why it's all about – location, location, location: Lendlease Building Pty Ltd v BCS Airport Systems [2024] QSC 164

Australia Transport

PA

Piper Alderman

What Is a Departure Prohibition Order?

Australia Transport

U

Unified Lawyers

Electric bike laws in Australia

Australia Transport

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Skilled Visa Salary Thresholds To Increase To 4.6% From 1 July 2025

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

Blockchain Bites: Blockchain Bites: ASIC Corporate Plan backs tokenisation work; Tokenised Funds move closer to launch with Cayman Consultation; Project Acacia: Australia's leap into tokenised finance

Australia Technology

PA

Piper Alderman

Can Wills Be Contested by Family and Friends?

Australia Family

JS

JB Solicitors

Immigration And Australian Federal Election Campaign Promises

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

Inside IR Podcast Series - Episode 29 Gender-based Undervaluation And Its Impact On Modern Award Rates Of Pay (Video)

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Aviation

Flying with derivatives: Keeping airports grounded in a turbulent economy

Airports use derivatives to hedge fuel, interest rate, and currency risks, ensuring smooth operations amid economic volatility.

Australia Finance

TRAction

Manassen Foods v Seaway Logistics: A salad dressing debacle decided as a matter of ‘undisclosed principal'

The case highlights the complex interplay of various transport agreements and documents, and liability for damaged goods during international transport.

Australia Transport

K

Kennedys

A (working) holiday? Why it's all about – location, location, location: Lendlease Building Pty Ltd v BCS Airport Systems [2024] QSC 164

Notwithstanding the Court's decision in Lendlease, and as is always the case, each matter will turn on its specific facts.

Australia Transport

PA

Piper Alderman

What Is a Departure Prohibition Order?

Australia Transport

U

Unified Lawyers

Flying Taxis Brisbane 2032—Olympic Dream Or Reality?

Australia Transport

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Federal Court dismisses case against Qatar Airways over strip-searches

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Drone usage soars as councils consider their privacy obligations

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Aviation injuries and accidents: Personal injury compensation

Australia Transport

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

The future of Australia's commercial space sector under the US-Australia space technology treaty

Australia Transport

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Marine/ Shipping

The Yangze 22: To release or not to release

Federal Court of Australia has provided important guidance on the wording of a Letter of Undertaking (LOU) to secure the release a ship from arrest.

Australia Transport

HR

Holding Redlich

Landmark decision sets precedent for owners to claim against the judicial sale proceeds of their own vessel

Background to and reasoning behind the Court deciding that Soar Harmony's claim should succeed.

Australia Technology

HR

Holding Redlich

FIMBank Plc v KCH Shipping Co. Ltd: A time bar ace up the sleeve

English SC clarifies application of 1-year time bar. Discusses judgement & possible implications. English & Australian laws differ.

Australia Transport

HR

Holding Redlich

Marine insurance warranties under Australian law: Lost at sea?

Australia Technology

K

Kennedys

Are wreck removal costs covered by the LLMC fund?

Australia Transport

HR

Holding Redlich

EU ETS explained: The EU's green shipping initiative and its impact on Australian industry

Australia Transport

HR

Holding Redlich

Answering the perennial question – When is a ship not a ship?

Australia Transport

HR

Holding Redlich

Australia and Singapore enter into MOU for a green and digital shipping corridor

Australia Environment

HR

Holding Redlich

A warning to owners and charterers trading to Australia

Australia Transport

HR

Holding Redlich

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Rail, Road & Cycling

Amendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Law: Four key incoming reforms

Bill proposes to amend section 228(1) to require that a driver must not drive while fatigued or when the driver is 'unfit to drive'.

Australia Transport

HR

Holding Redlich

The Master Code is changing – how should you prepare?

The draft revised Master Code expands safety & transport obligations under the HVNL, so businesses should review & update their practices now.

Australia Transport

HR

Holding Redlich

When is due inquiry & search reasonable?

In recent case claimant met her duty under s2.30(2)MAI Act, as she acted reasonably & promptly despite not recording the at-fault vehicle's details.

Australia Transport

M

McCabes

New road rules and driving offences come into effect across Australia

Australia Transport

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

In The Driver's Seat: Learnings From The Automotive Industry

Australia Transport

FC

FTI Consulting

Australia's NVES 2025 - mandatory CO₂ targets for motor vehicle suppliers

Australia Transport

BP

Bartier Perry

The Network Behind The Wheels: Communications Laws And The Future Of Connected And Autonomous Vehicles

Worldwide Media & IT

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Australian CTP Insurance Schemes: A national overview and cross-jurisdictional guide

Australia Transport

B

Barry Nilsson

Proposed reforms to e-mobility in NSW: Reviewing the recommendations

Australia Transport

B

Barry Nilsson

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Latest Videos

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A Successful DOCA Restructure Evolution Traffic Management Pty Ltd (Video)

FC

FTI Consulting

Navigating shipping disputes: Equitable set off

NR

Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

CU LAB: Driverless cars - getting Australia's laws ready

CU

Clayton Utz

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