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The Australian Privacy Principles

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This year recent amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (‘Privacy Act’) have introduced new privacy obligations known as Australian Privacy Principles (‘APPs’). These APPs, which came into effect on 12 March 2014, place obligations that must be complied with…

What is the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal?

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The Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) is an independent national body with functions relating to the road transport industry. It is effectively the “Trucking Industry Fair Work Tribunal.” It can apply to road transport drivers, employers or hirers of road transport drivers, and participants in the supply chain in relation…

Driver Fatigue: An Accident Waiting to Happen

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Driving, after being awake for 17 hours, leads to a driving ability similar to that of a driver with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05%. 20-25 hours awake leads to an ability similar to a driver with a blood alcohol content of 0.15%.

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