Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002
160Notice of increased charge for transport of certain goods
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160 Notice of increased charge for transport of certain goods (1) If a common carrier sets an increased charge for the transport of schedule 2 packaged goods, the common carrier must clearly display, in a public part of the place where goods are received for transport, a legible notice setting out the increased charge for the transport of the goods.
Liability of common carriers for certain goods worth more than $20 Division 11.2.3 (2) A person is bound by the notice even if the person does not have actual knowledge of it. (3) If a common carrier receives schedule 2 packaged goods from a person for transport in the circumstances mentioned in section 159 (3) (Liability of carriers for certain goods worth more than $20), but does not comply with subsection (1)— (a) the carrier is liable under the common law for the loss of, or damage to, the goods; and (b) if the person has paid an increased charge for the transport—the carrier must refund the increased charge.