News: Legal
ASTM International releases new Amusement Rides Standard that measures water slide g-force
USA-based standards body ASTM International has advised that its amusement rides and devices and committee (F24) has approved a new standard that will be used to collect...
Feb 9, 2023
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Aquatics /
Waterparks
Fair Work Ombudsman decision highlights Franchisors’ responsibilities
The Fair Work Ombudsman has for the first time commenced a legal action against a franchisor alleging that as a “responsible franchisor entity” it is legally liable for alleged...
Feb 8, 2023
Legal
Rebel Sport among Super Retail Group subsidiaries to be investigated by Fair Work Ombudsman
Rebel Sport Ltd is among the Super Retail Group four subsidiaries the Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against in the Federal Court relating to alleged...
Jan 19, 2023
Legal /
Retail
Indonesian Police on trial over fan deaths at East Java’s Kanjuruhan Stadium
An Indonesian court has commenced a trial of police and match officials charged with negligence over their alleged roles in the deaths of more than 130 people during incidents...
Jan 16, 2023
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Attorney-General warns Queenslanders not to buy tickets from Dinosaur Festival Australia
Queensland Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman has urged Queenslanders not to buy tickets or do business with Festival Ignite Pty Ltd, trading as Dinosaur...
Jan 16, 2023
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Ticketing
'Fake' sport and tourism conferences scheduled for Sydney and Melbourne
A series of academic and industry conferences on topics including sport science, analytics and tourism, scheduled to take place in Australia in the next few months, are likely...
Jan 12, 2023
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Education
Peloton to pay US$19 million to settle case involving recalled treadmill that caused death of child
Interactive fitness platform Peloton has agreed to pay a $19 million fine to resolve a charge by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over a failure to immediately...
Jan 10, 2023
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Government /
Fitness
Ardent Leisure accused of safety failures during maintenance of Tailspin ride at Dreamworld
Dreamworld operator Ardent Leisure has charged with a suite of alleged health and safety breaches over maintenance procedures on one of its rides. The Queensland Work Health and...
Jan 9, 2023
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Attractions
NSW Fair Trading Minister warns consumers over online ticketing scams
With the state set to host a range of events through 2023, the NSW Government is encouraging people to remain vigilant and avoid disappointment when buying tickets to sporting...
Jan 7, 2023
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Ticketing
Cabin video shows moments before Sea World Helicopters crash
A video filmed inside one of the helicopters involved in a mid-air collision on the Gold Coast on Monday seemingly shows a passenger trying to warn the pilot of impending danger...
Jan 4, 2023
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Safety /
Legal
US lawyers remind shareholders of opportunity to participate in class action against F45
US lawyers Robbins LLP – a recognised leader in shareholder rights litigation - is reminding investors in the Australian-founded fitness franchise group F45, that a shareholder...
Jan 4, 2023
Legal /
Fitness
Eventbrite set to refund victims scammed by fake Adelaide New Year’s Eve yacht party
Ticketing platform Eventbrite is to refund more than 100 people who were scammed when purchasing tickets for a non-existent New Year’s Eve boat party in Adelaide. As reported by...
Jan 3, 2023
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Ticketing
32 people charged over Melbourne A-League pitch invasion
Victoria Police have charged 32 people with criminal offences, including discharging a missile, assault, violent disorder criminal damage and riotous behaviour as a result of...
Dec 29, 2022
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Security
Closed Sunshine Coast NightQuarter venue could owe more than $7 million
Newly released documents from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) show that the company behind the recently closed NightQuarter live music venue on the...
Dec 27, 2022
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Venues /
Entertainment
Chinese Government’s announcement of easing of pandemic border measures prompts rush of overseas travel bookings
An announcement by the Chinese Government that the nation’s borders will reopen next month has prompted a rush of people to book overseas travel. Despite ongoing mass...
Dec 27, 2022
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Government
Boxing Victoria cancels coaches' registrations at gym with neo-Nazi links
Coaches at a boxing gym in Melbourne’s north-west will have their registrations suspended by the Boxing Victoria after the gym was found to have links to some of Victoria’s most...
Dec 23, 2022
Legal /
Fitness
Football Australia announces first sanctions against Melbourne Victory after AAMI Park pitch invasion
Football Australia has handed out a series of initial penalties against Melbourne Victory following ugly scenes that caused the abandonment of last weekend’s Melbourne derby....
Dec 22, 2022
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Ardent Leisure to pay $2.15 million to family of woman who died on Dreamworld ride
Ardent Leisure has reached a Court settlement the with husband of Cindy Low, one of the four people who died when the Thunder River Rapids ride at Gold Coast theme park...
Dec 21, 2022
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Attractions
Adelaide gym owner among eight arrested over drug running syndicate
Steven Jadon, reported as being the franchisee of a number of Body Fit Training (BFT) gyms across Adelaide, is among eight men arrested and charged over an alleged drug ring...
Dec 21, 2022
Legal /
Fitness
Essendon Football Club apologises to former Chief Executive
The Essendon Football Club has apologised to Andrew Thorburn over its handling of his short stint as its Chief Executive. Thorburn chose to resign just one day after being...
Dec 21, 2022
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Legal
A-League Melbourne derby abandoned as fan protest leads to on field violence
Yesterday evening's A-League Melbourne derby at AAMI Park was abandoned after fans invaded the pitch in an incident that also saw an attack on City goalkeeper Tom Glover. With...
Dec 18, 2022
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Brisbane's TotalFusion group wins Supreme Court battle to open new gym
After a legal battle lasting almost two years, Brisbane-based gym group TotalFusion is now set to open its new Platinum club, described as “Queensland’s biggest gym facility”,...
Dec 12, 2022
Legal /
Fitness
Peloton executives sued for alleged Insider Trading
Some of Peloton’s former and current executives are reportedly being sued by a Peloton shareholder - claiming they engaged in insider trading, stemming from the sale of stock in...
Dec 7, 2022
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Fitness
Indonesia's new laws on extra-marital sex to impact incoming tourism?
Fears have been raised in relation to new laws passed by Indonesia's Parliament this week banning sex out of wedlock. The controversial laws, which also ban unmarried couples...
Dec 7, 2022
Tourism /
Legal