News: Legal

Fair Work Ombudsman decision highlights Franchisors’ responsibilities

The Fair Work Ombudsman has for the first time commenced a legal action against a franchisor alleging that as a “responsible franchisor entity” it is legally liable for alleged…

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Feb 9, 2023 Legal /

 
 

Rebel Sport among Super Retail Group subsidiaries to be investigated by Fair Work Ombudsman

Rebel Sport Ltd is among the Super Retail Group four subsidiaries the Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against in the Federal Court relating to alleged underpayments of more…

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Jan 20, 2023 Legal / Retail /

 
 

Indonesian Police on trial over fan deaths at East Java’s Kanjuruhan Stadium

An Indonesian court has commenced a trial of police and match officials charged with negligence over their alleged roles in the deaths of more than 130 people during incidents at…

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Jan 17, 2023 Legal / Safety / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Attorney-General warns Queenslanders not to buy tickets from Dinosaur Festival Australia

Queensland Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman has urged Queenslanders not to buy tickets or do business with Festival Ignite Pty Ltd, trading as Dinosaur Festival…

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Jan 17, 2023 Events / Finance / Legal / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

‘Fake’ sport and tourism conferences scheduled for Sydney and Melbourne

A series of academic and industry conferences on topics including sport science, analytics and tourism, scheduled to take place in Australia in the next few months, are likely to be fake…

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Jan 13, 2023 ByNigel Benton Education / Events / Legal /

 
 

Peloton to pay US$19 million to settle case involving recalled treadmill that caused death of child

Interactive fitness platform Peloton has agreed to pay a $19 million fine to resolve a charge by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over a failure to immediately…

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Jan 11, 2023 Fitness / Government / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Ardent Leisure accused of safety failures during maintenance of Tailspin ride at Dreamworld

Dreamworld operator Ardent Leisure has charged with a suite of alleged health and safety breaches over maintenance procedures on one of its rides. The Queensland Work Health and Safety…

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Jan 10, 2023 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

NSW Fair Trading Minister warns consumers over online ticketing scams

With the state set to host a range of events through 2023, the NSW Government is encouraging people to remain vigilant and avoid disappointment when buying tickets to sporting and…

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Jan 8, 2023 Entertainment / Legal / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

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