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Rogue roos on runways

Seat belts fastened, tray tables stowed, phones switched off…and watch out for kangaroos? The beloved Aussie symbol of the ‘flying…

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Australian Appeal Court reduces air carrier's share of liability for death of cattle after shipper fails to provide a load plan.

The New South Wales Court of Appeal has allowed in part, an airline’s appeal against the decision of Norton DCJ in…

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Update on Changes to the Seacare Scheme

Comcare and Seacare Legislation Amendment (Pension Age and Catastrophic Injury) Act 2017 On 15 June 2017 the Australian Parliament made…

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Shipping and Trade Bulletin

Welcome to HWL Ebsworth’s Shipping and Trade Bulletin, keeping you up to date with the latest developments in the maritime…

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New Obligations for Vessel Owners under Ballast Water Bill

The Biosecurity Amendment (Ballast Water and Other Measures) Bill 2017 (Ballast Water Bill) was introduced on 15 February 2017 by…

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What is "bodily injury"?

Background Pel-Air Aviation Pty Ltd v Casey [2017] NSWCA 32 In November 2009, Ms Karen Casey was a nurse employed…

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