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CURRENT ISSUES<\/strong><\/a>\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u201c Editor: Justice Fran\u00c3\u00a7ois Kunc<\/strong><\/p>\n Click here to access on New Westlaw<\/a><\/p>\n AROUND THE NATION: WESTERN AUSTRALIA<\/strong><\/a>\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u201c Editor: Justice Kenneth Martin<\/strong><\/p>\n Click here to access on New Westlaw<\/a><\/p>\n ENVIRONMENTAL LAW<\/strong><\/a> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Editor: Justice Rachel Pepper <\/strong><\/p>\n Click here to access on New Westlaw<\/a><\/p>\n STATUTORY INTERPRETATION<\/strong><\/a> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Editor: The Hon John Basten <\/strong><\/p>\n Click here to access on New Westlaw<\/a><\/p>\n Navigating a New Terrain: Developing Autonomous Vehicle Liability Pathways in Australia in Light of International Experience<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u201c<\/strong><\/em>\u00c2\u00a0Lilla Thiele-Evans, Blake Pepper, John Zeleznikow, Neil Foster and Tania Sourdin<\/p>\n In this article, an analysis of legal arguments and legal liability options in relation to autonomous vehicles (AV) is undertaken using a comparative methodology approach. Liability is examined through two lenses, the first being user liability, and the second, manufacturer liability. Reference is made to various liability arrangements that may be applicable and include contributory negligence, compulsory third-party insurance, no fault compensation schemes, contract and consumer law. International approaches are considered in addressing AV liability with reference to the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, and Germany. In light of these approaches, it is suggested that uniform legislation is required to ensure that AV developments can be supported in the Australian legal landscape.<\/p>\n Click here to access this article on New Westlaw<\/a><\/p>\n The Impact of a New and Widespread Contagious Disease on Pre-existing Contractual Obligations<\/strong><\/em><\/a> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Tom Allchurch<\/p>\n Past pandemics have done little to alter the common law of contract in Australia. Contractual obligations change during pandemics through decisions of the legislature and Executive, not the judiciary: the impact of a pandemic on contractual obligations is generally determined by ordinary principles, or by whatever governments decide. Policy flexibility rightly trumps doctrinal consistency in a crisis. However, the limited relevance of pandemics to contractual doctrine does not undermine the importance of contractual drafting in anticipation of a pandemic. Force majeure clauses and pandemic insurance policies (disease clauses) need to be carefully drafted. The fact that COVID-19 is new, widespread and contagious does not mean that these criteria should be used in future disease clauses.<\/p>\n Click here to access this article on New Westlaw<\/a><\/p>\n Is the Coronavirus the End of All Contracts?<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u201c<\/strong><\/em> Natalie Ngo<\/p>\n Pre-existing contractual obligations which were made difficult by the coronavirus are of crucial importance to the practice of the legal profession in the foreseeable future. This article argues that there are essentially two pathways by which contractual parties may avoid liability for breach of contract: force majeure clauses and the doctrine of frustration. This article will demonstrate that the applicability of the two mechanisms is not straightforward. It is therefore recommended that businesses tread with care before proceeding on the basis that either of those pathways is available so as to relieve them from existing contractual obligations.<\/p>\n Click here to access this article on New Westlaw<\/a><\/p>\n BOOK REVIEWS<\/a><\/strong> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Editor: Angelina Gomez <\/strong><\/p>\n Click here to access on New Westlaw<\/a><\/p>\n OBITUARY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Click here to access on New Westlaw<\/a><\/p>\n For the PDF\u00c2\u00a0version of the table of contents, click here: Westlaw AU \u00e2\u20ac\u201c ALJ Vol 95 No 11 Contents<\/a> Contents\u00c2\u00a0or here: New Westlaw AU \u00e2\u20ac\u201c ALJ Vol 95 No 11 Contents<\/a>.<\/p>\n Click here to access this Part on Westlaw AU<\/a><\/p>\n Click here to access this Part on New Westlaw AU<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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