Latest News

Back to Latest News back

 

Queensland Goverment reveals tougher safety regulations for amusement rides and theme parks

Queensland Goverment reveals tougher safety regulations for amusement rides and theme parks
March 4, 2019

Related Articles

22nd February 2019 - Ardent Leisure losses rise as guests fail to return to Dreamworld

22nd February 2019 - Village Roadshow report rising earnings and record-breaking January period for theme parks while writing off Dreamworld as competition

2nd January 2019 - Airlie Beach lagoon drowning prompts WorkSafe Queensland advice

7th December 2018 - Dreamworld reputation savaged at inquest

6th December 2018 - Final days of inquest into Dreamworld fatalities sees calls for new initiatives in theme park safety

23rd October 2018 - Ardent Leisure names casino and hospitality professional as new Dreamworld Chief Executive

16th August 2018 - Queensland Government regulators left inspections of fatal ride up to Dreamworld

1st July 2018 - Coronial inquest claims Dreamworld Chief Executive

25th June 2018 - Inquest evidence causing ‘irretrievable’ damage to Dreamworld’s reputation

9th October 2018 - Staff to sue Dreamworld over ‘significant psychological injuries’

21st October 2017 - Queensland Police say no staff should be prosecuted over 2016 Dreamworld deaths

27th August 2017 - Dreamworld tragedy highlights legal duty of care for theme park guests

23rd August 2017 - Queensland to implement new safety laws following Dreamworld tragedy report

10th August 2017 - Queensland authorities focus on Ekka safety

14th March 2017 - Village Roadshow Theme Parks highlights safety and maintenance systems

14th December 2016 - Non-Compliance in attractions and entertainment has its costs

29th October 2016 - Queensland Government to undertake ‘safety blitz’ on theme parks

11th December 2014 - Carnival ride worker crushed to death in Queensland


Support our industry news service
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?

As an independent publisher, we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news.

Click here to view our subscription options.

 

supplier directory

The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services.

See the directory see all

Aflex Inflatables

Aflex Inflatables are the leaders for obstacle courses, pool toys, waterparks and land-based watersides and fitness runs. They are industry leaders offering the widest range of pool, lake and beach…

read more

Aquatics / Play / Waterparks

 
 

TPEC Pool Enclosures

TPEC Pool Enclosures provide a large range of premium commercial and residential retractable swimming pool, spa and terrace enclosures throughout Australia, servicing residential, local government…

read more

Aquatics / Design / Recreation / Venues

 
 

METRA Australia

With industry leading solutions in design and durability you can improve your facilities with our access control operations, payment systems and flexible personal locker storage solutions. Your…

read more

Aquatics / Attractions / Fitness / Recreation / Security

 
 

Polin Waterparks

Polin was founded in Istanbul in 1976, and has since grown into a leading company in the waterparks industry. Today Polin is one of the world leaders in the design, production, and installation of…

read more

Aquatics / Attractions / Play / Waterparks

 
 

Exerp

Exerp is a global IT specialist in member management software for the fitness and leisure industry. By focusing on the needs of large enterprises, where streamlining, control and scalability are…

read more

Fitness / Technology / Wellness

 
 

Enta Australasia

As of the 1st July 2018, Enta Australasia Pty Ltd/Best Union has been rebranded as VIVATICKET Pty Ltd.  Click here to view the VIVATICKET Pty Ltd listing.  19th July 2018 - ENTA…

read more

Technology / Ticketing / Venues

 
 

PaySmart

Headquartered in Brisbane with an Australia-wide network of satellite offices, PaySmart is one of Australia’s largest and longest-standing direct debit billing companies. In 1996 we began…

read more

Access / Billing / Fitness / Technology

 
 

The P.A. People

The P.A. People is a specialist integrator and contractor in sound reinforcement, audio visual systems, performance lighting and production communications. Over its almost 50 year history the company…

read more

Entertainment / Events / Sport / Technology / Venues

 
 
 
 

get listed with our suppliers directory

Get your business noticed in our targeted directory. Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week!

list your business