News: Legal
Japanese aquariums quit industry body over Taiji cove dolphin ban
Two aquariums in Japan have left the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) over the organisation’s decision to ban members from procuring dolphins from controversial...
Apr 8, 2017
Tourism /
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Environment
Visitor attractions hit by stolen credit card scam
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Victoria Tourism Industry Council have joined together to warn operators about a sophisticated social media scam...
Apr 6, 2017
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Ticketing
AALARA 2017 conference program focuses on attractions safety and compliance
Following a turbulent period in which safety has been a major focus for the attractions industry and regulatory bodies, the 2017 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation...
Apr 5, 2017
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Waterparks
Pro Bounce and more overcomes naming hurdle to open in Nelson
A new trampoline park, Pro Bounce and more, has opened in the Tasman Bay town of Nelson. Located at Pro Karts in Tahuna next to the Nelson Fun Park, with its mini golf, bumper...
Apr 5, 2017
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Attractions
Ardent Leisure Chief Executive ‘appeared to be ducking for cover’ following Dreamworld fatalities
Ardent Leisure made significant mistakes in how it handled its media management at the time of the death of four Dreamworld guests last October according to a crisis...
Apr 3, 2017
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Technology
Promoter Andrew McManus spared jail time in suitcase drug money case
Concert promoter Andrew McManus has avoided a prison sentence in spite of having admitted lying to Police about a suitcase containing $700,000 cash linked to an international...
Mar 31, 2017
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Entertainment
Ongoing vandalism raises development costs at Greater Shepparton Sports Precinct
Continuous acts of vandalism at the Greater Shepparton Sports Precinct are not only adding to the financial cost of the project but are now endangering the lives of the...
Mar 28, 2017
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Venues
Live Performance Australia issues advice on children in the entertainment industry
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has issued new guidance for entertainment industry organisations and businesses that that employ children, cater to young audiences, use...
Mar 26, 2017
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Venues /
Entertainment
NRL takes hard line on concussions with record fines for three clubs
Three National Rugby League (NRL) clubs have been hit with record fines totalling $350,000 for breaching the league's concussion protocols in matches last weekend. The Gold...
Mar 23, 2017
Sport /
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Wellness
National Gallery of Victoria ends security contract over pay scandal
The Victorian Government has cancelled its contract with the company responsible for security at the National Gallery of Victoria over allegations that it underpaid guards....
Mar 23, 2017
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Attractions /
Government /
Play /
Security
Senate passes resolution calling for reform of laws against ticket scalping
The Australian Senate has passed a motion by Independent Senator Nick Xenophon to introduce new laws cracking down on ticket scalpers. The motion, agreed on Monday, intends to...
Mar 21, 2017
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Government /
Entertainment /
Ticketing
New body formed to represent aspirations of Australia's second-tier football clubs
A group of clubs competing in football’s National Premier Leagues (NPL) have come together to map a path to implementing necessary improvements to the structure of the game in...
Mar 21, 2017
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Finance
Victorian Ombudsman slams rorts by Mt Buller and Mt Stirling Management Board
A newly released report from the Victorian Ombudsman into allegations of improper conduct by officers at the Mount Buller and Mount Sterling Resort Management Board has revealed...
Mar 20, 2017
Tourism /
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Government /
Parks
Ballarat Council sport and recreation manager to face more charges in fraud case
Former Ballarat Council executive manager Lukas Peter Carey, charged late last year with a string of fraud and corruption offences totalling $130,000, may face more charges, a...
Mar 19, 2017
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Consultants
Fans launch class action lawsuit over injuries Falls Festival
65 fans involved in a crush at the Falls Festival in Lorne, Victoria on 30th December have launched a potential million dollar lawsuit against the event’s promoters. 19 people...
Mar 16, 2017
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Entertainment
Great Moscow Circus collapse leaves international acts stranded
Russian and Brazilian circus performers have been left stranded in Ballarat after the Great Moscow Circus went into liquidation earlier this week. The Circus was booked to...
Mar 15, 2017
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Entertainment
Legal tangle surrounding new Sunshine Coast attraction involves former surfing star
Sunshine Coast consultancy Waterplay Pty Ltd, who spent over five years planning and developing the new waterpark and recreation attraction proposed for a site on Steve Irwin...
Mar 15, 2017
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Attractions /
Waterparks
ACPET steps in to advise SAGE Institute of Fitness students of their options
In the wake of the collapse of the SAGE Institute of Fitness and its parent company Australian Careers Institute Pty Ltd, the Australian Council for Private Education and...
Mar 14, 2017
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Education /
Fitness
Security Guards paid illegally at National Gallery of Victoria
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) has come under scrutiny after allegations that its sub-contracted security guards have been underpaid. An investigation by the ABC found...
Mar 10, 2017
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Attractions /
Security
FIFA creates advisory panel to address Human Rights
World football governing body FIFA has announced the establishment of an independent advisory body dedicated to human rights, a move that world football’s governing body claims...
Mar 10, 2017
Sport /
Legal
Ticketmaster defends resale website
Event sales company Ticketmaster has defended its resale website, which has reportedly being widely used by scalpers to sell inflated-price tickets to a range of music events...
Mar 8, 2017
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Venues /
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Ticketing
Fitness Australia steps in to support students affected by Sage Institute closure
Fitness Australia has committed to supporting students affected by the collapse of the Sage Institute of Fitness, following today’s announcement by the Administrator, Ferrier...
Mar 7, 2017
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Education /
Fitness
Choice Magazine accuses ticket resale sites of misleading fans
Choice Magazine has lodged a complaint against the Ticketmaster Resale and Viagogo ticketing websites, alleging misleading and deceptive conduct. As reported by the ABC, the...
Mar 7, 2017
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Entertainment /
Ticketing
New Federal legislation places additional responsibilities on franchisors
In a move described as being "set to send shockwaves through Australia’s $170 billion franchise industry", the Federal Government has introduced legislation which places...
Mar 5, 2017
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Recreation /
Fitness