News: Legal
ROI 4 Events looks to transform events industry commercial operations
Aiming to revolutionise commercial operations in the events industry, ROI 4 Events has been launched - presenting a business model leveraging an ‘aggregated’ strategy, utilising...
Sep 26, 2024
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Safety lessons for tourism operators from New Zealand’s White Island tragedy
With the White Island volcanic eruption serving as a sombre reminder of the catastrophic consequences of safety oversights by tourism operators, Bronwyn Smart and James Ritchie...
Sep 25, 2024
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AFL issues warning to fans over black market grand final tickets
The AFL has warned fans to be vigilant around buying grand final tickets after advising that thousands of official barcodes were “illegally downloaded” in a digital security...
Sep 24, 2024
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City of Ryde battles owners over plan to redevelop open space for housing
City of Ryde Council is fighting to maintain TG Millner Fields in the Sydney suburb of Marsfield as essential open space, despite the site’s current owners resubmitting plans...
Sep 22, 2024
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Parks
WhiteWater secures win in Canadian Intellectual Property Ruling
Aquatic industry supplier WhiteWater has welcomed what it calls a “definitive success” in defending four of its new products in the patent infringement case brought on by...
Sep 20, 2024
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Waterparks
World Aquatics unhappy at Swimming Australia's delay in implementing promised constitutional reforms
Exclusive: In a startling development, Australasian Leisure Management has learned that Swimming Australia remains under threat of expulsion from international swimming body...
Sep 15, 2024
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Insurer offers molestation liability cover for organisations entrusted with the care of minors
Precision Underwriting has advised that it is able to offer a comprehensive insurance, risk management and response solution for organisations and businesses entrusted with the...
Sep 15, 2024
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Western Australian Premier supports inquiry into death of 24/7 gym user
Following calls for an inquiry from the family of Giuliano Pirone, aged 33, who died recently having collapsed at a Perth 24/7 gym, Western Australian Premier Roger Cook said he...
Sep 15, 2024
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New Queensland Arts legislation grows recognition of First Nations peoples
Legislation introduced to Queensland Parliament this week will extend the State Government’s commitment to Path to Treaty, growing recognition of First Nations peoples within...
Sep 13, 2024
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Arts
Chinese Football Association gives 43 players and officials life bans for match-fixing
Following a two-year investigation into match-fixing and gambling, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) has banned 38 players and five club officials for life. As reported by...
Sep 12, 2024
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Streetwear brand calls on major Royal Shows to block counterfeit vendors
A family-owned Australian streetwear brand has called on the Royal Agricultural Societies across Australia - including the Sydney Royal Easter Show and the Melbourne Royal Show...
Sep 11, 2024
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Dwight Yorke secures $290,000 compensation for sacking by A-Leagues' Macarthur FC
Former Macarthur FC coach Dwight Yorke has been awarded $290,000 in compensation for his sacking by the A-League team after just 13 games of the 2022/23 season. The former...
Sep 11, 2024
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State Coroner suppresses NSW Police's latest review of 1979 Luna Park Ghost Train fire
In the latest development relating to the deadly fire on the ghost train ride at Luna Park Sydney in 1979, NSW State Coroner, Teresa O'Sullivan, has made suppression orders over...
Sep 9, 2024
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Commerce WA reminds Perth Royal Show of legalities on children employment
With the 2024 Perth Royal Show commencing on 21st September 2024, Commerce WA has reminded operators of the laws pertaining to employment of children. The Show is a fun family...
Sep 5, 2024
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WA Consumer Protection warns gyms of enforcement of fitness industry code of practice
With complaints reportedly soaring against gyms in Western Australia, WA Consumer Protection has advised that fitness operators in the state are under threat of prosecution over...
Sep 4, 2024
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South Australia Government bans additional single-use plastic products
The South Australian Government is aiming to reduce plastic waste in the natural environment, waterways and beaches by banning an additional array of single use plastic...
Sep 4, 2024
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Environment
Royal Life Saving supports new Australian Standard for home swimming pool safety
Standards Australia's release of a new standard for backyard pools, focusing on safety barriers for swimming pools, has been welcomed by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia....
Sep 2, 2024
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SPASA welcomes release of pool barrier standard AS1926.1
The Swimming Pool & Spa Association (SPASA) has welcomed the publication of the updated Australian Standard AS1926.1, marking a significant milestone in pool safety and...
Sep 1, 2024
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Australian indoor women's hockey coach faces sexual assault charges
Australian indoor women's hockey coach Lauren Austin is facing an array of sexual assault charges that allegedly occurred in the Perth metropolitan area, including when her...
Sep 1, 2024
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Australian Grand Prix organisers ordered to pay over $2.8 million to promoters over cancelled Robbie Williams concert
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) has been ordered to pay $2.84 million in compensation to a Melbourne touring company over the cancellation of a Robbie Williams...
Aug 29, 2024
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South Australian council wins legal battle with Tourism WA over ‘dark sky’ trademark application
A dispute between South Australia’s Mid Murray Council and the WA Tourism Commission over the latter’s attempt to trademark the term ‘dark sky’ has ended after the Commission...
Aug 29, 2024
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Sydney swimming coach Dick Caine found guilty on historic charges of rape and sexual assault of young athletes
Former elite Australian swimming coach Richard 'Dick' Caine has been convicted on charges of dozens of sexual assaults on athletes as young as 10. Caine, now aged in his late...
Aug 28, 2024
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AUSactive urges its members to understand new casual employment changes
With the Fair Work Commission introducing changes to casual employment, AUSactive will be hosting a dedicated HR Recruitment webinar on Friday 30th August at 12.00pm to provide...
Aug 22, 2024
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$197,000 in penalties for sham contracting involving workers with disability
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has secured $197,000 in court-ordered penalties against a Sydney wellness research company for contraventions including sham contracting involving...
Aug 20, 2024
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