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Sporting leaders lobby for copyright law change

The heads of Australia's major sports have met members of the Government and opposition in a bid to expedite changes to Australia's copyright laws. The chief executives of the…

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Feb 8, 2012 Entertainment / Government / Legal / Marketing / Sport /

 
 

NSW Government bans commercial tanning units

The NSW Government is introducing tough new laws banning commercial ultraviolet (UV) solaria tanning units in NSW. NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker announced the ban on World Cancer…

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Feb 4, 2012 Government / Legal / Wellness /

 
 

Ownership battle intensifies at Whangerei’s Zion Wildlife Gardens

Whangerei wildlife park Zion Wildlife Gardens have been sold to Zion Wildlife Kingdom Ltd following a long-running feud between the park's operator Patricia Busch and her son, Lion Man…

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Feb 3, 2012 Attractions / Environment / Finance / Legal /

 
 

Optus ruling to hit sporting rights values

Media companies and sport governing bodies are expected to appeal a court ruling that has the potential to devalue sports broadcast rights. The Federal Court found that Optus did not…

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Feb 2, 2012 Entertainment / Legal / Marketing / Sport / Technology /

 
 

Attorney General calls for submissions on pool chemicals security

The Attorney-General's Department (AGD) is set to call for public submissions on a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) that analyses four options for reducing the security…

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Jan 27, 2012 Aquatics / Environment / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Al Thawadi emphasises Qatar 2022 contractors will respect workers’ rights

Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee Secretary General Hassan Al Thawadi has insisted the organising committee for the FIFA World Cup will ensure contractors adhere to international labour laws…

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Jan 23, 2012 Legal / Safety / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Queensland to review tour desk commission fees

The Queensland Government has announced an independent review into the level of commission fees tour desk operators charge when taking bookings on behalf of attractions operators.…

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Jan 19, 2012 Attractions / Legal / Marketing / Ticketing / Tourism /

 
 

Ballarat lifeguard stops work over parental supervision concerns

A lifeguard at Ballarat's Brown Hill Swimming Pool has refused to work until his employer, the Brown Hill Progress Association, fixes what he claims are a series of safety guideline…

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Jan 16, 2012 Aquatics / Legal / Safety /

 
 

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