On 7 June 2018 the Treasury and Finance Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 was second read. The Bill contained important amendments to the Transport Accident Act 1986. These amendments resulted from a consultation process.  The Law Institute, the Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) and the TAC participated in the process.  Peter Burt is a member of the consultation committee. Now any cyclist … Read More

Where two or more bones come together in the human body you have what is called a joint. Examples of joints include shoulders, elbows, wrists in the upper limbs and hips, knees and ankles in the lower limbs. Joints work wonderfully well when we are uninjured. This is because where two or more bones meet to form a joint, the … Read More

Social media is a term that has become familiar to us all over the past decade. It is the term used to describe the social interaction that occurs among people/users through the creation of a profile and then the sharing and exchange of information and ideas in virtual networks. Some of the most common social media sites include Facebook, Instagram, … Read More

To be able to ride a motor bike on a public road, it has to be registered.  When you register a vehicle you also pay a TAC charge.  This entitles you to TAC Compensation. Many people who enjoy trail bike or dirt bike riding, hardly ever ride their motor bike on a public road.  Unregistered motor bikes are often trailered … Read More

With the increasing popularity of cycling in Victoria, more and more cyclists are being injured on the road and in transport accidents. The State Government and Local Governments are actively encouraging cycling with the introduction of dedicated cycling lanes and bike paths. But these lanes and paths do not span the entire road network and inevitably cyclists are required to … Read More

When we register or re-register a motor car in Victoria, we pay two fees. The first is the actual registration fee and the second is a transport accident charge. The transport accident charge goes to the Transport Accident Commission (TAC). Currently, to register a private motor car in Victoria, a registration fee of approximately $180.00 is payable. The transport accident … Read More

The popularity of mobile devices has had very dangerous consequences. Studies worldwide have proven that mobile phone use whilst driving leads to significant distractibility.  These distractions can result in injury and loss of life. The simple act of talking on the phone whilst driving (even handsfree) is distracting. However, texting is the most dangerous form of mobile communication while driving. … Read More

How do you describe what has occurred when one vehicle collides with another vehicle, a pedestrian, an animal or a stationary object such as a tree or power pole? Do you think of it as a road accident or a road traffic accident, a traffic accident, a motor vehicle accident or collision, a car accident or car crash or an … Read More