Expert Witness Training – Transport Network Operations Experts

Client Background

Transport for NSW is the lead agency of the NSW Transport cluster.

TfNSW’s role is to lead the development of a safe, efficient, integrated transport system in NSW.  It is responsible for strategy, planning, policy, regulation, funding allocation and other non-service delivery functions for all modes of transport in NSW including road, rail, ferry, light rail, point to point, regional air, cycling and walking.

Within TfNSW, the Network Operations Team performs planning and operational tasks associated with the operational management of the NSW road network, including tasks in traffic operations, planning for events, incident response planning and traffic signal operation.

As part of this role, TfNSW staff are regularly called on provide expert reports and evidence at the request of police, insurance companies and law firms, and other members of the public for proceedings in various local jurisdictions.

Training Provided

Loquitur provided an introductory “in house” training session to the Transport for NSW Network Operations team on the basics of expert witnesses in Court.

Topics covered included:

• Admissibility of Expert Evidence
• Expert witness rules and duties
• Provision and assessment of expert evidence
• Overview of Case Law
• Sample practical mock cross examination