News: Legal
More than $1 million in sport grants given to nine clubs linked to Coalition MPs
More than $1 million in grants from the Federal Government’s Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program was handed to nine clubs that boast senior Coalition MPs as members or...
Jan 21, 2020
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Creditors push Tough Mudder towards bankruptcy and sale to rival Spartan
With creditors of USA-based endurance race giant Tough Mudder Inc. attempting to push the endurance race giant into bankruptcy, the company’s majority shareholder, Will Dean,...
Jan 20, 2020
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When Pilates ceased being a trademark and became a generic term
As Pilates grew in popularity from the 1970s and into the 1980s and beyond, the Pilates name was held in trademark and only people who went through a very specific program could...
Jan 19, 2020
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Cricket coach alleged to have groomed boy granted bail in NSW
A cricket coach accused of grooming a teenage boy he was coaching in NSW's Illawarra region has been granted bail. NSW Police advised in a statement that detectives today raided...
Jan 17, 2020
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Audit Office sports grants report cites ‘conflict of interest’ at Sport Australia
The Australian National Audit Office’s report into former Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie having allocated funds from the Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program...
Jan 16, 2020
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Audit Office report confirms that Federal Government targeted marginal seats with potentially illegal sports grants
The Federal Coalition gave out $100 million in potentially illegal sports grants that favoured marginal seats prior to the last Australian election according to a report...
Jan 15, 2020
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Fair Work Ombudsman review leads Quayclean to adopt new business model
An on-site audit investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman into employment and payment structures of two sub-contracting companies used by Quayclean at Marvel Stadium in 2017 has...
Jan 13, 2020
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Fair Work Ombudsman alleges underpayment of stadium cleaners
A late-night visit by Fair Work Inspectors to Melbourne's Etihad (now Marvel) Stadium after a 2017 AFL match has led to legal action against the venue’s then principal cleaning...
Jan 12, 2020
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Uncertainty surrounds status of Adelaide’s Blackwood Fitness following December closure
Members of Adelaide gym Blackwood Fitness, many of whom had paid for 12 month memberships, are facing uncertainty over the future of the facility which suddenly closed last...
Jan 8, 2020
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Queensland Government once again singles out fitness clubs for fair trading warning
With many kickstarting a healthier 2020 by taking out a new gym membership, the Queensland Government has once again chosen to highlight individuals rights under Australian...
Jan 7, 2020
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Police pleased with behaviour at New Zealand's New Year celebrations
New Zealand Police were generally pleased with behaviour at New Year’s Eve celebrations across the country including at major events such as the Rhythm and Vines festival in...
Jan 4, 2020
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WorkSafe Queensland issues advisory note on zip line terminations
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has issued a safety alert to help prevent the failure of zip lines, aiming to inform zip line owners, operators, engineers and riggers of...
Dec 30, 2019
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Tourism Council WA warn visitors to avoid rogue operators to enjoy a safe holiday season
Western Australians are encouraged to enjoy their holidays with genuine licensed tourism operators amid a rise in reports of unlicensed rogue operators which could pose a risk...
Dec 30, 2019
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Sea World hit with new protests over dolphin care
Sea World’s dolphin care has been the target of further protest with a small group from the Animal Justice Party calling for the Gold Coast marine park to cease the breeding of...
Dec 23, 2019
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Victoria Police look to reassure Craigieburn community with Splash Aquatic Centre visit
Victoria Police have returned to the Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre in the northern Melbourne suburb of Craigieburn to reassure the community following an incident in late...
Dec 22, 2019
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Melbourne Comedy Festival ticket resales prompts ‘don't trust Viagogo’ advice
Viagogo has removed tickets to several Melbourne International Comedy Festival shows from its resale platform after the Victorian Government flagged a potential breach of its...
Dec 20, 2019
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Questions over credibility of 'independent' review of sacking Matildas coach Alen Stajcic
The independence and credibility of the findings of a just released review into the sacking of Alen Stajcic from his role with the Matildas earlier this year has been brought...
Dec 20, 2019
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Qatar World Cup’s Hassan al-Thawadi says migrant worker reforms on their way
Hassan al-Thawadi, the Qatari official in charge of organising the 2022 FIFA World Cup, has advised that the Arabian Gulf nation is making progress in reforming the rights of...
Dec 17, 2019
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F45 Training takes legal action against Body Fit Training over alleged patent infringement
Team-based, functional training giant F45 has commenced legal action in the Federal Court against Melbourne-based Body Fit Training over an alleged patent infringement, aiming...
Dec 16, 2019
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Sea World has ‘nothing to hide’ in its dolphin care
Stung by criticism of Sea World’s dolphin care and recent decisions by TripAdvisor and some major tour operators to include it in a ticket sale ban for attractions that feature...
Dec 16, 2019
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Holiday park hit with record fine for exploiting migrant workers
A North Island holiday park and its owner have been ordered to pay a record fine for exploiting migrant workers. The staff described working at the Golden Springs Holiday Park...
Dec 15, 2019
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NSW Planning and Environment Department hit with $200,00 for polluting waterway at Perisher ski resort
The NSW Government’s Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has been convicted for polluting a waterway that runs through the Perisher ski resort in the Snowy...
Dec 15, 2019
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Australian Marine Conservation Society condemns NSW Government for slashing endangered shark protection
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) and Humane Society International have condemned the lack of public consultation and decision by the NSW Government to open up...
Dec 14, 2019
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International Swimming League to allow continued participation by Russian athletes
Following the World Anti-Doping Agency decision to ban Russia’s participation in international sport competitions earlier this week, the International Swimming League (ISL) will...
Dec 12, 2019
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