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17 Jul 2019

Force majeure clauses and the case of The MV Muammer Yagci

Does cargo seized by local authorities causing a delay fall under "government interferences" within the meaning of Clause 28 of Sugar Charter Party?

17 Jul 2019

Insurance Transport and logistics

Alize highlights ship owners' duty to ensure seaworthiness

Cargo interests successfully establish that defective passage plan causative of unseaworthiness.

7 Jul 2019

Insurance Transport and logistics

Carrier not liable for loss of or damage to cargo - The Elin

Express terms in bill of lading clause found to be effective to exclude liability for negligence and unseaworthiness.

5 Jul 2019

Employment and safety

Solar Farm Compliance Costs - How safe is the construction of your solar farm?

In a recent decision of the Queensland Court of Appeal, the Court held that a worker did not need to hold an electrical work licence to undertake work on a photovoltaic module at a solar farm.

1 Jul 2019

Employment and safety

Key changes to workplace laws take effect today

Employers need to be aware of a range of changes to workplace laws that commence on 1 July 2019, and should seek advice if unsure of their obligations. Civil penalties apply for non-compliance.

25 Jun 2019

Corporate and commercial

Will proposed legislation on anti-phoenix reforms rise from its ashes?

The Federal Government's push for significant corporate and taxation reform to quash phoenix activity has stalled, but probably only temporarily.

25 Jun 2019

Insurance Transport and logistics

What expenditure should be taken into account when calculating cost of repair?

UK Supreme Court decision on SCOPIC charges in the "RENOS" appeal case may be good news for hull insurers.

25 Jun 2019

Planning, infrastructure and environment

Appeals against infrastructure notices under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 have been upheld

24 Jun 2019

Planning, infrastructure and environment

Court determines a submitter's proposed condition to be unlawful and unreasonable

24 Jun 2019

Planning, infrastructure and environment

Planning and Environment Court finds no unlawful increase in the number of residents in a ...

The Planning and Environment Court considered whether there had been an unlawful increase in the number of residents permitted to be accommodated at a backpacker hostel.

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Force majeure clauses and the case of The MV Muammer Yagci

Alize highlights ship owners' duty to ensure seaworthiness

Carrier not liable for loss of or damage to cargo - The Elin

Solar Farm Compliance Costs - How safe is the construction of your solar farm?

Key changes to workplace laws take effect today

Will proposed legislation on anti-phoenix reforms rise from its ashes?

What expenditure should be taken into account when calculating cost of repair?

Appeals against infrastructure notices under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 have been upheld

Court determines a submitter's proposed condition to be unlawful and unreasonable

Planning and Environment Court finds no unlawful increase in the number of residents in a ...

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Force majeure clauses and the case of The MV Muammer Yagci​

Alize highlights ship owners' duty to ensure seaworthiness​

Carrier not liable for loss of or damage to cargo - The Elin​

Solar Farm Compliance Costs - How safe is the construction of your solar farm?​

Key changes to workplace laws take effect today​

Will proposed legislation on anti-phoenix reforms rise from its ashes?​

What expenditure should be taken into account when calculating cost of repair?​

Appeals against infrastructure notices under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 have been upheld​

Court determines a submitter's proposed condition to be unlawful and unreasonable​

Planning and Environment Court finds no unlawful increase in the number of residents in a ...​

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Force majeure clauses and the case of The MV Muammer Yagci

Alize highlights ship owners' duty to ensure seaworthiness

Carrier not liable for loss of or damage to cargo - The Elin

Solar Farm Compliance Costs - How safe is the construction of your solar farm?

Key changes to workplace laws take effect today

Will proposed legislation on anti-phoenix reforms rise from its ashes?

What expenditure should be taken into account when calculating cost of repair?

Appeals against infrastructure notices under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 have been upheld

Court determines a submitter's proposed condition to be unlawful and unreasonable

Planning and Environment Court finds no unlawful increase in the number of residents in a ...