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Western Australia’s Wageline highlights laws regarding children working at events

Ahead of the 2022 Perth Royal Show commencing on 24th September, Western Australia’s Wageline has highlighted the laws pertaining to children working at such events.…

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Sep 14, 2022 Attractions / Events / Legal / Venues /

 
 

Thai court orders rehabilitation of Maya Bay beach 22 years after damage by film crew

More than two decades after the Hollywood film The Beach was shot at Thailand's scenic Maya Bay, the nation’s Supreme Court has ordered the Royal Forest Department to press ahead…

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Sep 14, 2022 ByNigel Benton Entertainment / Environment / Government / Legal / Tourism /

 
 

European Commission move to restrict microplastic use set to impact infill used in synthetic turf systems

The use of recycled rubber and plastic as an infill for artificial turf systems may well be impacted by recommendations from the European Commission (EC) to introduce restrictions for the…

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Sep 9, 2022 ByNigel Benton Legal / Play / Safety / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

Overturning of SafeWork SA ban sees new ride operating at the Royal Adelaide Show

Details of a decision that has enabled a new ride to operate at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show - following an earlier ban issued by SafeWork SA - have been revealed. On 26th…

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Sep 9, 2022 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Federal Government’s Climate Bill becomes law

The Federal Government’s landmark Climate Bill has been passed in Parliament enshrining into Australian law an emissions reduction target of 43% from 2005 levels by 2030 and net zero…

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Sep 8, 2022 ByKaren Sweaney Environment / Government / Legal /

 
 

Accused of multiple sexual offences against children former rock-climbing coach faces ACT Court

Former rock-climbing coach Stephen Mitchell, who is accused of multiple sexual assault offences against children, faced the ACT Magistrates Court today. The 56-year old was first charged…

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Sep 5, 2022 Legal / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Viagogo under investigation as Perth concert tickets offered for resale at double original price

The Western Australian Consumer Protection agency is reportedly investigating ticket resale platform Viagogo after tickets to several Perth events - including Billie Eilish and Justin…

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Sep 3, 2022 ByALM Correspondent/Contributor Entertainment / Legal / Technology / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

Former Canberra AFL coach sentenced to 20 years in jail for child sex offences

Former Ainslie Football Club coach Stephen Porter has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the ACT Supreme Court after admitting to a series of child sex offences. Porter, a one time…

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Sep 2, 2022 ByALM Correspondent/Contributor Legal / Recreation / Safety / Sport /

 
 

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