News: Legal
WA Health Department releases guidance on faecal incidents in public swimming pools
The Western Australian Department of Health has released environmental health guidance on how to respond to 'faecal incidents' in public swimming pools in Western Australia. The...
Apr 5, 2012
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Ticketing scams affect Singapore attractions
Universal Studios Singapore and the Singapore Zoo have been hit by ticketing scams in recent weeks. Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), operators of the Universal Studios Singapore...
Mar 27, 2012
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Wave Loch gains validation in long running Patent suit
Artificial surfing wave manufacturer Wave Loch has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has upheld its patent infringement claim against rival...
Mar 26, 2012
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ANZSLA hosts events explaining highs and lows of the 2011 Rugby World Cup
The Australian and New Zealand Sport Law Association (ANZSLA) is hosting a New Zealand based Regional Seminar Series that will discuss the highlights and lowlights of the Rugby...
Mar 25, 2012
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Arson squad probes fire at Kwinana fitness centre
The Western Australian Police's arson squad is investigating a suspicious fire at the Active 24 Hour Fitness Centre in the Perth suburb of Kwinana. The fire at the fitness...
Mar 24, 2012
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IOC won't act against Indian Olympic head
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has stated it will take no action against disgraced Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Suresh Kalmadi as he has effectively...
Mar 18, 2012
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ICSS and Pantheon-Sorbonne University announce agreement to address match-fixing in sport
The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) and the Université Paris I – Panthéon-Sorbonne have this week announced a partnership agreement that will work to combat...
Mar 16, 2012
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Billionaire Glenn buys into Warriors NRL franchise
The Warriors NRL club has announced that New Zealand billionaire Owen Glenn has taken a 50% stake in the club. Current majority stakeholder Eric Watson announced he was entering...
Mar 3, 2012
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Gold Coast United expelled from A-League
Football Federation Australia (FFA) is to axe Gold Coast United from the A-League but hopes the players will fulfil their obligations for the rest of the season. High profile...
Mar 1, 2012
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Port Phillip Bay death prompts calls for more jet-ski restrictions
Parties are demanding a greater separation of swimmers and jet-skiers in Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay after a man struck and injured while swimming off Port Melbourne on Friday...
Feb 27, 2012
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NSW to ban smoking at playgrounds, sports grounds and swimming pools
The NSW Government is to introduce a ban on smoking at playgrounds, public sports grounds, swimming pools, public transport stops and entrances to public buildings. The ban,...
Feb 21, 2012
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NZ V8 Directors issue proceedings against former Directors
The current Directors of NZ Vee Eight Entrants Group Association Limited (VEEGA) have confirmed that legal proceedings have been issued against the former Directors of the...
Feb 20, 2012
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FFA responds to Clive Palmer rant
Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chief Executive Ben Buckley has responded to a bizarre rant by Gold Coast United Chairman Clive Palmer. In an interview, billionaire Palmer...
Feb 20, 2012
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J-League vows to shun yakuza mobsters
Japanese football administrators have vowed to shun the country's infamous yakuza mobsters, as the sport tries to protect itself against the grip of organised crime and illegal...
Feb 19, 2012
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Cricket Australia facing tobacco advertising fines
Cricket Australia is potentially facing fines of up to $66,000 from Australian health authorities after displaying Hindi advertisements from an Indian tobacco company at during...
Feb 16, 2012
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Victorian attraction Wildlife Wonderland closed amid animal welfare concerns
Native wildlife attraction Wildlife Wonderland has been shut down by Victoria's Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) for running without a licence. DSE spokesman...
Feb 16, 2012
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Sporting leaders lobby for copyright law change
The heads of Australia's major sports have met members of the Government and opposition in a bid to expedite changes to Australia's copyright laws. The chief executives of the...
Feb 8, 2012
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NSW Government bans commercial tanning units
The NSW Government is introducing tough new laws banning commercial ultraviolet (UV) solaria tanning units in NSW. NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker announced the ban on...
Feb 4, 2012
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Ownership battle intensifies at Whangerei's Zion Wildlife Gardens
Whangerei wildlife park Zion Wildlife Gardens have been sold to Zion Wildlife Kingdom Ltd following a long-running feud between the park's operator Patricia Busch and her son,...
Feb 3, 2012
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Optus ruling to hit sporting rights values
Media companies and sport governing bodies are expected to appeal a court ruling that has the potential to devalue sports broadcast rights. The Federal Court found that Optus...
Feb 2, 2012
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Attorney General calls for submissions on pool chemicals security
The Attorney-General's Department (AGD) is set to call for public submissions on a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) that analyses four options for reducing the...
Jan 27, 2012
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Al Thawadi emphasises Qatar 2022 contractors will respect workers' rights
Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee Secretary General Hassan Al Thawadi has insisted the organising committee for the FIFA World Cup will ensure contractors adhere to international...
Jan 23, 2012
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Queensland to review tour desk commission fees
The Queensland Government has announced an independent review into the level of commission fees tour desk operators charge when taking bookings on behalf of attractions...
Jan 19, 2012
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Ballarat lifeguard stops work over parental supervision concerns
A lifeguard at Ballarat's Brown Hill Swimming Pool has refused to work until his employer, the Brown Hill Progress Association, fixes what he claims are a series of safety...
Jan 16, 2012
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