5Section 10 (Application of the amended Hague Rules)

5 Section 10 (Application of the amended Hague Rules)

5.1 Paragraph 10(1)(a): Omit “this Part”, substitute “Schedule 1A”.

Note: After subsection 10(1), the following Note should be inserted:

Note: The amended Hague Rules are set out in Schedule 1A—see ss 4(1) and 7(1).

5.2 Paragraph 10(1)(b): Omit subparagraphs 10(1)(b)(i) and (ii), substitute: (i) to which, under Article 10 of the amended Hague Rules, those Rules apply; or (ii) subject to subsections (1A) and (2)—for the carriage of goods by sea from a port in Australia to another port in Australia; or 5.3 After subsection 10(1), insert: (1A) If a contract for the carriage of goods by sea referred to in subparagraph 10(1)(b)(ii) is contained only in, or evidenced only by, a consignment note, the amended Hague Rules apply to the contract only if paragraph 5 of Article 10 of those Rules so requires.