News: Legal
New members sought to oversee new Western Australian Aboriginal cultural heritage laws
Western Australian Aboriginal Affairs Minister Dr Tony Buti has called for expressions of interest for new members to join the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Council. Up to four...
Mar 26, 2023
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Culture
Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority releases new noise guide for music venues and events
The Victorian Government’s Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released a new guide to help venues, festivals and music events navigate the laws around noise limits. The...
Mar 24, 2023
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World Athletics announces ban on transgender women competing in female world ranking events
World Athletics has announced a ban on transgender women from competing in the female category at international events as of 31st March. The governing body's president, Lord...
Mar 23, 2023
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South Korean Police recommend officials face manslaughter charges over Halloween crowd crush deaths
A special investigation into a crowd crush during Halloween celebrations in the South Korean capital of Seoul last October which killed more than 150 people has recommended...
Mar 19, 2023
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Indonesian court jails police officer over Java stadium deaths
An Indonesian Court has imprisoned one police officer but freed two others following a trial into last year’s stadium disaster at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, Java on 1st...
Mar 17, 2023
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Basketball Australia steps in to determine whether transgender player can play in Victorian NBL1 competition
Basketball Australia has stepped in on the issue of a transgender person playing in Victoria’s NBL1 South women’s competition, advising that it is convening a panel to determine...
Mar 17, 2023
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Fair Work Ombudsman secures penalties against former Gold Coast horseriding recreation centre
A total of $21,978 in penalties has been secured in court by the Fair Work Ombudsman against the former operators of a horseriding recreation centre in the Gold Coast...
Mar 14, 2023
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Recreation
Kitty Chiller to remain at National Sports Tribunal despite international sanction for false statement
Previously unpublished reasons behind disciplinary charges and sanctions brought against former Gymnastics Australia Chief Executive Kitty Chiller by the Gymnastics Ethics...
Mar 13, 2023
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SafeWork NSW scrutinises ride safety at agricultural and country shows
SafeWork NSW has advised how it has been checking amusement rides and speaking to ride operators to help ensure safety at three recent country shows - the Barraba Show, the...
Mar 13, 2023
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More than 60 former players involved in class action launched against AFL over concussions
More than 60 former players from both AFL and AFLW, are involved in a class action launched by Victoria-based law firm, Margalit Injury Lawyers, against the AFL over...
Mar 13, 2023
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Athletics NZ under scrutiny from global anti-doping body over fall in drug testing
Athletics NZ has been issued with a ‘please explain’ letter by international anti-doping body, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), for failing to meet international testing...
Mar 9, 2023
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Two Indonesian officials jailed following Java stadium deaths
An Indonesian court has given prison sentences to two club officials after finding them guilty of negligence over last October’s stadium disaster in Indonesia, which killed 135...
Mar 8, 2023
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Infinite Cycle studios close as chain falls into liquidation
Infinite Cycle, once described as Australia’s largest indoor cycling franchise, is being wound up with liquidators appointed to the master franchise business. Three years after...
Mar 7, 2023
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ATSB releases report into Sea World helicopter crash
Findings from the investigation into the deadly mid-air collision of two helicopters above the Gold Coast Broadwater by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) says the...
Mar 7, 2023
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Australian conservation groups welcome completion of High Seas Treaty
Australian conservation groups including the Australian Marine Conservation Society, The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Save Our Marine Life alliance have welcomed the completion...
Mar 5, 2023
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Environment
AFL to face class action from former players impacted by effects of concussion
Melbourne law firm, Margalit Injury Lawyers has released a statement this morning confirming their intent to go to the Victorian Supreme Court seeking compensation for former...
Feb 26, 2023
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Hong Kong Government commences prosecutions over failure of giant screen at pop concert
Prosecutions have been initiated against three companies involved in a freak accident during a concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum last July which saw a giant screen fall onto...
Feb 23, 2023
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Inquest into Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle deaths cannot commence as WorkSafe refuses to release findings to coroner
An inquest into the 2021 deaths of six Tasmanian children in a jumping castle tragedy cannot begin as a result of WorkSafe Tasmania refusing to release its investigation. The...
Feb 21, 2023
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Hong Kong Commerce Council finds bouldering gyms trying to absolve consumer liability
The Hong Kong Commerce Council has shared the results of a survey that found seven out of 10 of the administrative region’s bouldering gyms appear to be attempting to absolve...
Feb 19, 2023
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Auckland High Court told 90% of tickets on Viagogo sold by scalpers
New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has this week told the High Court in Auckland that scalpers are responsible for 90% of the tickets sold via controversial ticket resale...
Feb 16, 2023
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Yet to be sentenced bouncy castle arsonist lives in 'constant fear' while in prison cell
Awaiting sentencing having pleaded guilty in October 2021 to 11 counts of conspiracy to commit arson in relation to firebombing attacks against rival amusement hire business, a...
Feb 13, 2023
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Small Business Ombudsman continues to back AALARA’s DMF plans for the amusement and attractions industry
Releasing a new document today providing ‘additional insights’, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson has advised of his continued...
Feb 9, 2023
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TotalFusion opens latest Brisbane health and wellness club
Queensland-based fitness group TotalFusion has opened its latest health and wellness club in the Brisbane of Morningside - ending a chapter in a long running planning dispute....
Feb 9, 2023
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Legal action commenced against University of Melbourne
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against The University of Melbourne alleging it underpaid casual staff in the Faculty of Arts and made false or misleading...
Feb 9, 2023
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Arts