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Serious driving offences – claimant injured during psychotic episode entitled to statutory benefits

Recent decision clarifies the circumstances under which a claimant, charged with a "serious driving offence", will have their entitlement to statutory benefits restored.

Australia Criminal

M

McCabes

Road Series New South Wales – The road rule that starts when you park

This article explores the legal basis for the rule, why it exists, and what drivers need to know to avoid falling foul of it.

Australia Transport

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Insurance Australia Limited t/as NRMA Insurance v Chowdhury [2025] NSWSC 1392 – Pet care can be compensated under the MAIA scheme

SC of NSW recently clarified that certain pet care tasks may be eligible for statutory benefits under the Motor Accidents Injuries Act 2017 (NSW).

Australia Litigation

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Motor vehicle accident compensation – what all road users in New South Wales need to know

New laws require local councils to issue drivers with immediate notifications of parking fines. Article highlights important topics road users should be aware of.

Australia Transport

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Road Series New South Wales – The Road Rule That Bites Back: Driving With Dogs

Australia Transport

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Road rules NSW – Australia's new AEB regulations

Australia Transport

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Deadline Defined: TASCAT's Firm Stance On MAIB Claim Timeframes

Australia Transport

B

Barry Nilsson

Changing Lanes: The Evolving Legal And Regulatory Data Considerations For CAVs In Australia

Australia Transport

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

I Am A Cyclist Injured On A Victorian Road – Am I Covered By TAC?

Australia Transport

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Polaris Lawyers

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

Australia Transport

HR

Holding Redlich

The Master Code is changing – how should you prepare?

Australia Transport

HR

Holding Redlich

When is due inquiry & search reasonable?

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

Employment Law Developments: What employers need to know for 2026

Australia Employment

M

McCabes

Employment Relations Podcast #46 – Safety In The Workplace: Drug And Alcohol Testing And Policies

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

Essential ESG: Episode 25 – Operating Responsibly In Conflict-affected Areas: The Role Of Grievance Mechanisms

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Essential ESG: Episode 26 – Insights From The 2025 UN Forum On Business And Human Rights

Australia Environment

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

ASIC's Key Issues Outlook for 2026

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

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

NVES imposes CO₂ emissions targets on new light vehicles, with a scheme rewarding low-emission suppliers & penalising those exceeding targets.

Australia Transport

BP

Bartier Perry

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

Despite supportive policy positions, legal and regulatory complexities remain for CAV providers and distributors—refer to our previous article (here) for an overview of the key considerations

Worldwide Media & IT

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Comprehensive guide which offers an in-depth analysis of each state's CTP insurance scheme.

Australia Transport

B

Barry Nilsson

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

NSW Legislative Council's recent report on the use of e-scooters, e-bikes and related mobility options proposes to reshape the regulatory landscape for e-mobility devices.

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

A struggling transport industry: updated for 2025

Australia Transport

W

Worrells

Flying Taxis Brisbane 2032—Olympic Dream Or Reality?

Australia Transport

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Double Demerit Points - Loss of Driving Licence Lawyer

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

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

Australia Transport

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

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

Australia Litigation

M

McCabes

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?

Review Panel determined the two motor vehicle accidents did not cause, contribute or exacerbate any psychological injury

Australia Litigation

M

McCabes

Dangerous Driving In New South Wales : A Comprehensive Guide

Australia Criminal

L

Lamont Law

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

Which offences can be captured by traffic enforcement cameras in NSW?

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

How to get car accident compensation in NSW?

Australia Litigation

JS

JB Solicitors

New South Wales traffic offences: Recent updates to road rules

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Wheels in motion: Australia's road to regulating automated vehicles

Australia Transport

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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

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

Australia Litigation

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

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

Australia Insurance

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Electric scooter trials in regional centres in NSW

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

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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

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Clayton Utz

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