Another step towards Australia’s autonomous vehicle future

26 June, 2020
Like all self-respecting waves of disruption, autonomous vehicles (AVs) are challenging the status quo. Their adoption calls for a need to balance touted benefits against possible risks, and shines a light on obstacles under existing laws that govern the interactions between humans and vehicles. Among other benefits, AVs could significantly improve road safety by avoiding … Read more

Inquiry into Automated Mass Transit

24 April, 2019
Following a five month inquiry into automated land-based mass transit, House of Representatives Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities released its Innovating Transport Across Australia Report in March that in essence recommends the Government needs to lead the transport revolution. The purpose of the inquiry was to report on current and future developments in … Read more

PREPARING AUSTRALIA: CONNECTED AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

18 October, 2018
In May 2018, Herbert Smith Freehills’ Sydney office hosted the conference “Driving forward with connected and autonomous vehicles“, the final in a series of similar events hosted in New York, London and across Asia. The Sydney conference brought together participants from government and the private sector, including infrastructure providers, data analysts, insurers and technology investors, to discuss … Read more

DRIVING FORWARD WITH CONNECTED AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

15 August, 2018
Herbert Smith Freehills recently hosted a series of panel discussions with expert speakers, discussing a range of topics within connected and autonomous vehicles and technologies. This video provides highlights of the key questions, challenges and potential solutions that were discussed during the panel sessions and that are expected to arise as connected and autonomous vehicles … Read more