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Motor Accident Update: E-Bikes, E-Scooters And Emerging Issues

E-bikes and e-scooters are transforming urban transport in Australia, but what happens when accidents occur? This article examines the complex compensation challenges facing injured riders and pedestrians, revealing significant gaps in insurance coverage and exploring recent legislative changes that may leave victims without the protections available in traditional motor vehicle accidents.

Australia Litigation

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Do The New Rules For Fuel Cost Recovery In Road Transport Apply To Your Business?

The Fair Work Commission has introduced time-sensitive new rules, called the Road Transport Contractual Chain Order (RTCCO), that came into effect on 21 April 2026. They are legally binding, and breaches can attract penalties. This article explains who the order covers, what you must do, and how to protect your business from penalties.

Australia Transport

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LegalVision

Road Transport Contractual Chain Order: Construction And Infrastructure Issues Raised At Engagement Conference

The Fair Work Commission recently held an engagement conference to address urgent implementation and interpretation issues arising under the Road Transport Contractual Chain Order – Fuel Cost Recovery – 2026.

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

FWC’s Road Transport Contractual Chain Order: A Guide To New Fuel Cost Recovery Obligations

The Fair Work Commission (Commission) has made a historic intrusion into contractual arrangements by making a road transport contractual chain order (RTCCO) which came into force from 21 April 2026.

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

A Bump In The Road: Strata Owners Held Liable Over Speed Hump

Australia Litigation

BN

Barry Nilsson

Fuel Cost Recovery Road Transport Contractual Chain Order - Implications For Business

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Emergency Fuel Relief Measures Impacting Participants In The Road Transport Industry

Australia Transport

HR

Holding Redlich

War, Fuel Shock, And Road Transport Assistance From The Fair Work Commission

Australia Energy

W

Worrells

NSW Government Refuses Free Public Transport Despite Rising Unaffordability

Australia Transport

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

When It Is Not Just A ‘Traffic Offence’: A Practical Guide For Defence Lawyers

Australia Criminal

AL

Ashworth Lawyers

When It Is Not Just A ‘Traffic Offence’

Australia Criminal

AL

Ashworth Lawyers

Diesel shortage in Australia: what EPC and major contractors must do now

Australia Government

PA

Piper Alderman

Assessing relative culpability in multi-vehicle accidents

Australia Litigation

M

McCabes

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

Australia Criminal

M

McCabes

AI Wearables In The Workplace: What Employers Need To Know

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Essential ESG: Episode 32 – ESG Litigation Trends And What They Mean For Australian Businesses (Podcast)

Australia Litigation

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Inside Employment Podcast Series, Episode 7: Employment Class Actions (Video)

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Judge Issues “cautionary Tale About The Dangers Of Befriending Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Chatbots Who Masquerade As Legal Advisors”

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

Resident Return Visa And ‘Bridging Visa B’ Fees Triple For Return Travel To Australia

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

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

This article explains what the law says, where dogs can legally sit, and what precautions drivers must take to stay on the right side of the road and the RSPCA.

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

BN

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

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

Australia Transport

BP

Bartier Perry

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

No two dealerships are alike… Each dealership operates under its own unique set of circumstances, and even those within the same franchise group can differ markedly in financial performance and business structure.

Australia Transport

FC

FTI Consulting

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

Worldwide Media & IT

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

New requirements for terminating regulated road transport contractors

The new laws seek to balance the competing interests of road transport businesses and contractors in decisions relating to termination.

Australia Transport

HR

Holding Redlich

CoR compliance in the construction industry

Investment in CoR compliance and governance practices to mitigate this risk is money well spent.

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

The NSW rail dispute and the current application before the FWC.

Australia Transport

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Swaab

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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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