News: Legal

Player to get $589,000 in damages for boundary fence injury

A former junior AFL player is set to receive more than $500,000 after Victoria’s highest court upheld a ruling that found his knee was seriously injured during a match because the…

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Aug 31, 2017 Legal / Recreation / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Andrew Forrest tells ARU Chairman Cameron Clyne to resign over Western Force axing

Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has called on Australian Rugby Union (ARU) Chairman Cameron Clyne to resign over the decision to axe the Western Force from the Super Rugby competition,…

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Aug 31, 2017 Finance / Legal / Sport /

 
 

New Australian Standard for playground and recreation safety

Standards Australia has announced the publication of the new standard for playgrounds that provides guidance on the development, installation, inspection, maintenance and operation of…

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Aug 30, 2017 Legal / Play / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Consumer NZ calls for clampdown on ticket resellers

Inflated prices, hidden fees and misleading sales tactics have been identified as major problems in the ticket resale market, in a joint investigation by Consumer NZ and Australian…

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Aug 30, 2017 Entertainment / Legal / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

ACCC commences legal action against ticket reseller Viagogo

Following hundreds of complaints from unhappy consumers, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against ticket reseller…

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Aug 28, 2017 Entertainment / Events / Legal / Sport / Ticketing /

 
 

Dreamworld tragedy highlights legal duty of care for theme park guests

Leading tourism industry lawyer Anthony J Cordato has explained why Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld failed in its duty of care to keep guests on its Thunder River Rapids ride safe during…

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Aug 27, 2017 Attractions / Legal / Tourism /

 
 

Town of Port Hedland’s Marapikurrinya Park playground attracts local children

Since reopening in June, the playground in the Town of Port Hedland’s Marapikurrinya Park has once again been attracting local children and their families. The playground was burnt…

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Aug 25, 2017 Legal / Parks / Play / Recreation / Security /

 
 

Cycling champion Jack Bobridge charged with drug dealing

Olympic and Commonwealth Games medallist Jack Bobridge has been charged with drug dealing as part of an ongoing operation targeting licensed venues in Perth. Bobridge was arrested on…

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Aug 25, 2017 Legal / Sport /

 
 

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