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Statements, interviews and articles from Carter Capner Law on the laws and decisions that affect injured people, and how to reach us for comment.
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What we have said
Newest first. Statements, interviews and articles on the laws and decisions that affect injured people.
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16 June 2026
Carter Capner Law calls for stronger cyclist protection laws in Queensland
A call for stronger enforcement of Queensland’s existing cyclist passing-distance rules, and a reminder about fault-based CTP claims.
By Peter Carter Read the statement
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23 November 2023
King River chopper crash: CASA has dropped the ball
The ATSB’s findings on CASA’s oversight of the King River helicopter operation, and the questions they raise for the Sea World crash.
By Peter Carter Read the statement
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19 September 2023
Call for ASIC review into travel insurance after claims denied for alcohol consumption
A letter to ASIC asking it to investigate travel insurers’ alcohol exclusions, after claims by Australians injured overseas were refused.
Comment on ABC Radio Brisbane, ABC Radio Hobart, ABC Radio Perth, 6PR, ABC News Radio, 7News Brisbane and 10 News First Perth
By Peter Carter Read the statement
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July 2022
Queensland bans ‘claim farming’
On ABC Radio National’s Law Report, Peter Carter on Queensland’s new claim farming laws and their unintended consequences.
ListenListen to the interview: Queensland bans ‘claim farming’“The methodology that’s been used is a bit like using a sledgehammer to open a peanut.”
ABC Radio National, The Law Report
By Peter Carter Listen and read
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March 2009
Negligence claims against pilots in light aircraft accidents
Peter Carter’s 2009 QLS symposium presentation on negligence claims against pilots following light-aircraft accidents.
By Peter Carter Read the article
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June/July 2007
A bill of rights for air passengers: does Australia need one?
After New York and the EU legislated for delayed passengers, an article proposing an industry-agreed bill of rights for Australian airlines.
Aviation Briefs, the journal of the Aviation Law Association of Australia and New Zealand
By Joseph Wheeler Read the article
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What Peter Carter comments on
Call or email for comment on these and other questions about the laws that decide compensation claims.
- Air crashes and air travel
- Travel insurance and injuries overseas
- Road safety and cycling
- Class actions and consumer claims
- Player safety in sport
- Civil justice and law reform
On air
A regular commentator on TV and radio, and a former National President of the Australian Lawyers Alliance.
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