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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

60 new traffic laws introduced to tighten driver rules, lower speed limits, add EV lanes, and increase penalties to curb rising road deaths.

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

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

Australia Transport

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Electric bike laws in Australia

Australia Transport

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

New requirements for terminating regulated road transport contractors

Australia Transport

HR

Holding Redlich

CoR compliance in the construction industry

Australia Transport

HR

Holding Redlich

Michael Byrnes Appeared On Breakfast With Ron Wilson On 2SM On 19 February 2025 To Discuss The NSW Rail Dispute And The Current Application Before The FWC

Australia Transport

S

Swaab

WHS is no joke – Failure to comply with WHS laws leads to hefty fines

Australia Employment

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

Grocery giants' pay practices don't check-out: Lessons from the recent Woolworths and Coles decision

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Tim Webster on 2SM on 23 July 2025 to discuss workplace relationships and that Coldplay concert

Australia Employment

S

Swaab

Introducing Cathro Clarity: Unlocking Australia's Insolvency Data

Australia Insolvency

CP

Cathro & Partners

Employing Work And Holiday Makers Beyond Six Months | Staying Compliant

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

A struggling transport industry: updated for 2025

Transport business can navigate the challenging landscape of 2025 and find pathways to sustainability and growth.

Australia Transport

W

Worrells

Flying Taxis Brisbane 2032—Olympic Dream Or Reality?

Over the next eight years as elite athletes train with their eyes on winning gold at the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane, there is another Olympic dream that edges closer to reality

Australia Transport

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Double Demerit Points - Loss of Driving Licence Lawyer

During this festive season, double demerit points and hefty fines come into place across some states in Australia.

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Case Summary: R v Fortuna [2024] NSWDC 328 – is an E-bike a vehicle?

here must be evidence which shows vehicle intended to be primarily propelled by a motor instead of by pedalling.

Australia Transport

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Two car accidents, nine days apart, but did either cause a psychological injury?

Australia Litigation

M

McCabes

Dangerous Driving In New South Wales : A Comprehensive Guide

Australia Criminal

L

Lamont Law

Defence strategy sees NSW driver retain licence with no conviction recorded

Australia Criminal

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

High range drink driving: A complete guide in New South Wales

Australia Criminal

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Case Review – What is a transport accident for the purposes of a TAC claim?

Australia Litigation

P

Polaris Lawyers

Wheels in motion: regulatory considerations for Australian automotive investments

Australia Strategy

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Car hit pedestrian in NSW: What should you do?

Australia Litigation

JS

JB Solicitors

Motor accidents compensation - Case summary: Dahdah v Witte [2023] NSWCA 304 – Understanding "full and satisfactory explanation"

Australia Litigation

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Double-demerit points apply to NSW drivers over King's Birthday long weekend

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Ride share transport and the Uber class action settlement

Australia Transport

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Car hit pedestrian in NSW: What should you do?

What to do in a 'car hit pedestrian' scene and pedestrian accident claims in NSW.

Australia Litigation

JS

JB Solicitors

Motor accidents compensation - Case summary: Dahdah v Witte [2023] NSWCA 304 – Understanding "full and satisfactory explanation"

Delay in personal injuries claim from motor vehicle accident in NSW.

Australia Litigation

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Double-demerit points apply to NSW drivers over King's Birthday long weekend

Drivers are urged to drive carefully to avoid committing traffic offences which may endanger the safety of road users.

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Ride share transport and the Uber class action settlement

Looks at recent class action against Uber & explores factors contributing to emergence of more ride share regulations.

Australia Transport

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Case Summary: CFD v AAI Limited t/as AAMI [2023] NSWPIC 592

Australia Transport

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Unravelling dangerous driving cases in Victoria: The cases of Lombardo and Browne

The charge of dangerous driving causing death is a serious offence, which has a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment.

Australia Criminal

D+

Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Case summary: Insurance Australia Limited (trading as NRMA) v James Hulse [2024] NSWSC 142 – The implications of being charged with a serious driving offence on motor accident statutory benefits

An injured person is deprived of motor accident statutory benefits if charged with a serious driving offence.

Australia Litigation

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Case Summary: Allianz Australia Insurance Limited v Yu [2024] NSWSC 31 – Insurer recovers compensation after false & misleading representations

Recovery of compensation money for false and misleading representations made by the claimant in his motor vehicle claim.

Australia Insurance

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Electric scooter trials in regional centres in NSW

The NSW government has started 12-month trials to allow people to rent e-scooters in selected regional centres.

Australia Transport

S

Stacks Law Firm

Law, defences and penalties for Speed Racing, Drag Racing and Burnouts in NSW

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

High Court Ruling: Victoria's electric vehicle charge held to be invalid

Australia Government

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Former NSW Magistrate David Heilpern condemns absolute liability for drug driving ruling

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

When can police impound your car in NSW?

Australia Criminal

AL

Astor Legal

Drug driving in NSW: Lawful cannabis use and honest mistake are no defence

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

I've been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Tasmania - what steps should I take now? – A step-by-step guide

Australia Litigation

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Impact of unfair contracting law changes on the transport sector

Australia Transport

HR

Holding Redlich

All you need to know about number plates in NSW

Australia Transport

JS

JB Solicitors

Good Behaviour Licence in NSW

Australia Criminal

AL

Astor Legal

Fines for novice, special and low range drink driving in NSW

Australia Criminal

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Good Behaviour Licence NSW: Complete Guide

Australia Transport

AL

Astor Legal

R plates Australia

Australia Transport

AL

Astor Legal

The Offences of Dangerous Driving and Negligent Driving in NSW

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Hit and run in NSW

Australia Criminal

JS

JB Solicitors

The criminal offence of vehicular manslaughter across Australia

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

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

FC

FTI Consulting

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

CU

Clayton Utz

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