News: Legal

More defibrillators for South Australian Government facilities

The South Australian Government has passed legislation that sees Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) become mandatory in relevant State Government owned buildings, facilities, and…

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Dec 28, 2024 Legal / Safety / Venues / Wellness /

 
 

NSW Environment Protection Authority lays more than 100 charges over Sydney asbestos mulch crisis

Following its investigation into asbestos being found in mulch used in parks in Sydney, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has advised of its commencement of prosecutions…

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Dec 27, 2024 Legal / Parks / Safety /

 
 

Vietnam-based live sport piracy ring shut down by Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment

A notorious Vietnam-based live sport piracy ring, viewed globally, has been shut down by world leading anti-piracy coalition, The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE).…

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Dec 23, 2024 Entertainment / Legal / Sport /

 
 

Swimming Australia approves new constitution giving athletes and clubs more say in governance

Swimming Australia’s nine voting members - made up of the seven State and Territory Member Organisations, Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia (SWIM/SCTA) and the Australian Swimmers…

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Dec 20, 2024 Aquatics / Legal / Sport /

 
 

Western Australian Police set up helpline for pole vault athletes impacted complaints about coach Alex Parnov

The Western Australian Police Force and Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) are establishing a dedicated complaints pathway for athletes victimised by the alleged predatory…

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Dec 20, 2024 Legal / Safety / Sport /

 
 

​​​​​​​Pill testing trial to commence at NSW music festivals

The NSW Government has announced it will permit a 12-month trial of pill-testing at music festivals beginning in early 2025 - a practice some other states have already adopted and expanded…

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Dec 19, 2024 Entertainment / Events / Legal / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Court orders Granties Maze owner to dismantle ‘materially unsafe’ amusement rides

John Grant, the owner of the Granties Maze in the NSW Illawarra, has been ordered to dismantle more than two dozen attractions at the fun park - including a climbing wall, bumper car track…

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Dec 18, 2024 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

‘Keep Your Cool at the Pool’ Campaign urges respect for lifeguards and other aquatic facility staff

Amid rising instances of abuse, violence and aggression directed at staff working in aquatic facilities around the country, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has launched a new…

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Dec 16, 2024 Aquatics / Legal / Safety / Security /

 
 

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