News: Security

Questions over security at AAMI Park during A-League pitch invasion

With media focussing on the irresponsible actions of fans who invaded the pitch and halted Saturday’s A-League Melbourne derby, venue manager Melbourne and Olympic Parks is working…

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Dec 20, 2022 ByNigel Benton Safety / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

A-League Melbourne derby abandoned as fan protest leads to on field violence

Yesterday evening's A-League Melbourne derby at AAMI Park was abandoned after fans invaded the pitch in an incident that also saw an attack on City goalkeeper Tom Glover. With fans…

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Dec 18, 2022 Legal / Safety / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

City of Stonnington postpones Glitter Nova event due to safety concerns after protest threat

City of Stonnington, in accordance with advice received from Victorian Police, Council, Minus18 and The Victorian Pride Centre, postponed last night’s Glitter Nova event at the…

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Dec 9, 2022 Events / Safety / Security /

 
 

Australian F1 Grand Prix partners with Tixel to mitigate ticket fraud and scalping

With the Australian F1 Grand Prix being an official ‘major declared event’, the organisers have appointed Tixel as a preferred resale platform to help fans buy and sell…

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Dec 7, 2022 Entertainment / Events / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Crowd crush by music fans outside John Cain Arena prompts internal review by precinct manager

Concerns around safety and event planning have prompted Melbourne and Olympic Parks - the manager of John Cain Arena - to initiate an internal review following a crowd crush by fans…

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Nov 23, 2022 ByKaren Sweaney Entertainment / Events / Safety / Security / Venues /

 
 

Craig Lovett presented with Major Events International’s Lifetime Achievement Award

The career achievements Craig Lovett, Principal of the Incognitus consultancy, have been recognised with his having been presented with Major Events International's Lifetime…

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Nov 22, 2022 Consultants / Events / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

AFL umpire among four people arrested over suspicious betting on 2022 Brownlow Medal

Four people, including an AFL umpire, have been arrested over suspicious betting activity around voting for the AFL's 2022 Brownlow Medal. Victoria Police advised that detectives from…

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Nov 16, 2022 Legal / Security / Sport /

 
 

Basketball Australia withdraws Boomers from FIBA World Cup qualifying game in Iran

Basketball Australia has withdrawn the national men's team, the Boomers, from a FIBA World Cup qualifier against Iran in Tehran on Tuesday citing player safety concerns as a result of…

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Nov 12, 2022 Safety / Security / Sport /

 
 

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