News: Legal
Gillon McLachlan confirms entry of Tasmanian teams into AFL and AFLW competitions
Visiting Tasmania today, AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan has confirmed that a Hobart-based team will enter the AFL and AFLW competitions - although not until 2028....
May 2, 2023
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Venues
Pilot in Sea World helicopter tragedy the victim of identity fraud
A woman has pleaded guilty to using the identity of Ash Jenkinson - the pilot who died in the January helicopter tragedy at Sea World on the Gold Coast - to try and avoid a...
Apr 30, 2023
Tourism /
Legal
Fair Work Ombudsman recovers more than $239,000 from Sydney hospitality sector
After investigating employers in Sydney’s hospitality precincts, the Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $239,505 in wages from 49 businesses across Haymarket, Chinatown, Darling...
Apr 29, 2023
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Finance
Sportradar agrees integrity deal with World Aquatics
Leading sports technology company Sportradar has announced that its Integrity Services Division has entered into a partnership with World Aquatics, the global governing body for...
Apr 27, 2023
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Aquatics
Australian Marine Conservation Society calls for enforceable plastics laws after business fails to deliver
The Australian Marine Conservation Society says Australia needs new laws on plastic packaging as businesses continue failing to deliver with it recently being revealed that we...
Apr 26, 2023
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Government /
Environment
Moyne Shire Council covers insurance premiums of Belfast Aquatics
Moyne Shire Council covers insurance premiums of Belfast Aquatics Recognising the important role played by the Belfast Aquatic Centre in the health and wellbeing of Port Fairy...
Apr 26, 2023
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Insurance
PAC Australia reveals new Australian National Touring Charter
PAC Australia has announced the release of the Australian National Touring Charter, a new standards-driven document designed to support the touring and mobility of performing...
Apr 23, 2023
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Arts
Western Australian Government supports new Aboriginal cultural heritage laws with funding boost
The new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 will come into effect from 1st July 2023 with the Western Australian Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage currently...
Apr 23, 2023
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Culture /
Arts
Fair Work Ombudsman conducts surprise inspections on Newcastle’s hospitality sector
The Fair Work Ombudsman is conducting surprise inspections of food outlets in Newcastle this week to ensure workers are receiving the right pay and entitlements. Inspectors are...
Apr 19, 2023
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Hospitality
Solar eclipse shines light on the unprotected Exmouth Gulf
With thousands of people attracted to the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Coast for the best vantage point in the world for the solar eclipse on Thursday, few would be aware that...
Apr 18, 2023
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Government /
Environment /
Parks
Owing $3.8 million director behind failed Ticket Rocket loses Court appeal
Matt Davey, the former owner of Fortress Information Systems, which traded as Ticket Rocket and was previously known as TicketDirect, has lost his Court appeal for an...
Apr 17, 2023
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Ticketing
Former ticket scalper says New Zealand Government should introduce laws on resales
A former ticket scalper says the New Zealand Government should protect ticket buyers by adopting anti-scalping laws similar to those in Australian states. The scalper, who...
Apr 16, 2023
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Ticketing
Sport Integrity Australia agrees collaboration and service agreement with International Testing Agency
In a move designed to strengthen the nation’s anti-doping measures, Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) has advised of the signing of partnership agreement between and the...
Apr 16, 2023
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Legal
Eugenie Buckley to depart from Chief Executive role at Swimming Australia
Swimming Australia has today advised that Eugenie Buckley has tendered her resignation as Chief Executive to take up opportunities outside of the sport. Buckley, a highly...
Apr 14, 2023
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Aquatics
Out of court settlement reached over father and son drowning at Airlie Beach Lagoon
A multi-million-dollar negligence claim over a 2018 double drowning at the public lagoon at Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays has been settled out of court. Jie Tan, whose husband...
Apr 12, 2023
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Aquatics
Auckland gym business liquidated days after $31,000 penalty order for unjustly sacking instructor
An Auckland gym business ordered to pay nearly $30,000 to a staff member deemed to have been unjustifiably dismissed has been liquidated just days after the penalty order was...
Apr 12, 2023
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Finance /
Fitness
AFL starts investigations into further racist abuse of four Indigenous players
The AFL’s integrity unit has commenced a probe into racial vilification of four Indigenous players on social media over recent days. Racist slurs have been directed at Charlie...
Apr 11, 2023
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Legal
ARV seminar prepares managers for proposed OH&S (Psychological Health) amendment regulations
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has revealed results from its recent hosting of an industry seminar on Preparing for the Proposed OH&S (Psychological Health) Amendment...
Apr 10, 2023
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Access /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Western Australian Government releases new Aboriginal cultural heritage law guidelines
The Western Australian Government has released key guidelines to support the State's new Aboriginal cultural heritage laws which aim to provide a balanced approach to the...
Apr 10, 2023
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Environment
Court orders Mindbody founder Rick Stollmeyer to pay US$48 million over breach of duties to shareholders
A Court in the US state of Delaware has ordered former Mindbody Chief Executive Rick Stollmeyer and Vista Capital to pay approximately US$48 million because of Stollmeyer’s...
Apr 3, 2023
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Fitness
Court of Appeal confirms Christchurch Adventure Park negligent in 2017 Port Hills fires case
The owners of the Christchurch Adventure Park, Leisure Investments NZ Partnership, has lost its appeal against a High Court decision and will now have to pay almost $14 million...
Apr 2, 2023
Safety /
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Attractions
Report to expose cheating in classifications for Paralympic sport
An investigation by the ABC Four Corners team has revealed that international and Australian Para-athletes are deliberately exaggerating their impairments in a bid to win...
Apr 2, 2023
Sport /
Legal
Football Australia commences process to develop inclusion policy for transgender and gender-diverse athletes
Football Australia has initiated the development process for a High-Performance Inclusion Policy, specifically balancing the needs and inclusion of transgender and...
Mar 30, 2023
Sport /
Legal
Ticket scalpers on Western Australian Government’s radar after first spot fines issued
Five individuals have become the first to face legal action under the Western Australian Government’s new ticket scalping laws, with the infringement notices relating to the...
Mar 26, 2023
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Ticketing