In a recent NSW Supreme Court of Appeal decision Sydney Seaplanes Pty Ltd v Page [2021] NSWCA 2004, the Court considered the operation of The Civil Aviation [Carriers Liability] Act 1959.

Discuss:

What Convention was considered by the Court.

Why did both the Commonwealth of Australia and the states specifically NSW enact legislation giving effect to the convention.

Initially the defendant Page filed proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia- what was the decision of the Federal Court and why was this decision made.

What was the consequence of Mr. Page filing proceedings in the wrong jurisdiction?