News: Insurance
Inability to secure insurance forces closure of Barra Fun Park in Townsville
The Barra Fun Park in Townsville has closed its doors after 20 years of operation after failing to find an insurer prepared to renew its public liability insurance. The popular...
Feb 12, 2021
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Rise in insurance premiums impacts Indigenous rangers’ bushfire prevention work in Western Australia’s Kimberley
Australia’s insurance crisis is set to impact bushfire suppression work undertaken by Indigenous ranger groups in Western Australia’s Kimberley region. The Kimberley Land...
Feb 5, 2021
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Report asks if Australian tourism industry can be insured?
Ongoing issues with business insurance, particularly in the activity, attractions and tourism sectors, have led an insurance industry publication to ask ‘Can the Australian...
Jan 25, 2021
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QTIC to survey operators on insurance crisis
With sourcing insurance cover a significant current challenge in the economic recovery of tourism businesses in Queensland and across Australia, the Queensland Tourism Industry...
Jan 14, 2021
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Sportscover partners with Sport Climbing Australia to offer insurance for climbers
Sport Climbing Australia has commenced 2021 by securing an official partnership with Sportscover to provide indoor and outdoor climbing insurance to recreational and competitive...
Jan 11, 2021
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Insurer Allianz begins eight-year worldwide Olympic and Paralympic partnership
Global insurer Allianz has commenced an eight-year worldwide partnership with the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee, Building on a...
Jan 11, 2021
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AALARA releases ‘urgent request for the survival of our industry’
With industry operators impacted by insurance companies reducing or removing coverage, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has issued a...
Dec 30, 2020
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Ombudsman’s report calls for action in addressing ‘national crisis’ in insurance coverage
The newly released Small Business Ombudsman’s Insurance Inquiry Report has called for urgent action to address what it describes as widespread market failure over the...
Dec 28, 2020
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Insurance crisis set to force closures of Australian attractions and adventure tourism businesses
Hidden by the challenges presented by closures and ongoing issues relating to the COVID-19, the looming matter of operators in many sectors of the industry securing and renewing...
Dec 10, 2020
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LPA calls for Business Interruption Fund to protect entertainment sector against future COVID-related shutdowns
A new fund to help shield Australia’s live performance industry from future COVID-19 lockdowns is being proposed to prevent further financial damage to the sector and provide...
Dec 9, 2020
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Woman awarded $1.5 million in damages following plane’s crash into Ferris wheel at Old Bar Beach Festival in 2011
A young woman has been awarded $1.5 million in damages as a result of injuries and subsequent trauma suffered when a light aeroplane crashed into the Ferris Wheel she was riding...
Dec 2, 2020
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AALARA takes action as attractions operators face public liability issues
Aware that many of its members are finding it increasingly difficult to obtain public liability protection for their operations, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation...
Nov 17, 2020
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Industry operators impacted by rising insurance premiums
Beyond the challenges presented by the Coronavirus pandemic, 2020 is also seeing operators across the leisure industry facing major issues of insurance availability....
Nov 15, 2020
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Festival promoters call for Federal Government insurance scheme
Music festival promoters are calling for a Federal Government backed insurance scheme to protect against future cancellations. The push for governmental support follows a...
Oct 21, 2020
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Fitness Australia launches transferable membership and AusREP Relief package
Following industry consultation, Fitness Australia has this week moved to increase the professional standing of the industry by introducing an initiative called ‘Quality...
Oct 3, 2020
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Water Safety New Zealand invests $2.5 million in drowning prevention initiatives
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) is investing $2.5 million in water safety interventions through its 2020/21 annual Funding Round while also announcing a major new partnership...
Sep 20, 2020
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Singapore opens ‘travel bubble’ for New Zealanders
The Government of Singapore is to allow quarantine-free travel from New Zealand, based on a recognition that the country has the Coronavirus under control. Under a new system to...
Aug 24, 2020
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Research suggests a quarter of teenage girls will not return to team sport
New research has revealed that the Coronavirus crisis has impacted teenage girls appetite for team sport with more than a quarter of young Australian females at risk of not...
Jul 30, 2020
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Insurance refusals impacting adventure tourism operators
With carnival ride and trampoline arena operators among industry sectors having been seriously impacted by sharply rising premiums and, in some cases, an inability to secure...
Jun 12, 2020
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Golf Business Australia and PGA of Australia renew partnership
Golf Business Australia (GBA) has announced the renewal partnership with the PGA of Australia, which will continue benefits for PGA Members and industry partners. Working as an...
May 25, 2020
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AON Risk forgoes commission on cancelled events
Insurance company AON Risk Solutions is refunding premiums, including commissions, for events cancelled due to the current Coronavirus restrictions. Explaining the move, Phillip...
May 1, 2020
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Survey shows how event organisers can bounce back from the Coronavirus impact
A just completed survey of event managers is revealing the kind of support Australian events and festivals believe they will need to survive the cancellation or postponement of...
Mar 22, 2020
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Sports injuries impact Australians
Almost 60,000 Australians were admitted to hospital for injuries sustained while playing sport in 2016/17, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Health and...
Feb 27, 2020
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Australian Olympic Committee Chief Executive warns sport bodies may struggle with national redress scheme claims
Australian Olympic Committee Chief Executive, Matt Carroll, has warned that the national redress scheme for sexual abuse victims could put some sports at risk of becoming...
Feb 18, 2020
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