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Fuel Levy Order – Not as Simple as it Seems
Australia’s first Road Transport Contractual Chain Order came into force on 21 April 2026, introducing mandatory fortnightly obligations that apply across the contractual chain regardless of existing contractual terms. Before businesses move to claim fuel cost recovery, however, there are critical limitations and nuances that warrant careful consideration. In this article, Partner Mark Kenney examines who falls within the scope of the Order, how rate adjustments must be calculated, and where the Order’s reach ends. For any business operating in or adjacent to the road transport industry, this is required reading.
Carter Newell is certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace by Family Friendly Workplaces. The certification acknowledges workplaces that excel across five critical pillars: flexible work, parental leave, family care, family wellbeing, and leadership culture. Carter Newell is committed to nurturing a workplace where our people don’t have to choose between excelling at work and being fully present with their families. Through our Family Inclusive Workplace certification, we’re putting that belief into action.
12 August 2025
Carter Newell is pleased to have been named as a finalist across three categories in the Lawyers Weekly’s Australian Law Awards 2025. The firm is a finalist for the Insurance Team of the Year and Dispute Resolution and/or Litigation Team of the Year. We congratulate Partner Patrick Mead who is also a finalist for Litigator of the Year, following on from his recent win as Partner of the Year for Construction, Projects and Infrastructure.
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Our Planning and Environment team is proud to have assisted Malchi Holdings Pty Ltd in securing approval for the Malchi-Nine Mile Quarry located west of Rockhampton. The quarry is well positioned to make a strategic contribution to the delivery of the regionally significant Rockhampton Ring Road and Bruce Highway upgrade.
