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Ardent Leisure faces three charges over 2016 Dreamworld ride fatalities

Ardent Leisure faces three charges over 2016 Dreamworld ride fatalities
July 21, 2020
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Nigel Benton

Co-founder/Publisher, Australasian Leisure Management

Born in the English county of Dorset, Nigel Benton is the co-founder and Publisher of Australasian Leisure Management, Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific’s only magazine for professionals in all areas of the leisure industry and the www.ausleisure.com.au website - the go to news resource for industry leaders and professionals.

With a long-term commitment to communicating all that is best about the leisure industry (aquatics, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sport, tourism and venues) his career has been defined by an ability to develop and implement industry communications.

Starting his career working in heritage visitor attractions and then adventure travel in Africa and the Middle East, an interest in writing about his experiences led to his change of career into magazine journalism and publishing.

In addition to publishing, Nigel speaks on marketing communications at a range of industry events.

He was made a Life Member of the World Leisure and Recreation Association in 2006 and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (London).

In 2020, he launched the new Asian Leisure Business website.

As of October 2024, he was inducted into the Australian Fitness Awards Roll of Honour at the 2024 AUSactive National Awards.

Among a range of published works and features, his comments on a Blog (blogspot) from 2007 to 2011, when this website went live in its current form, may be interesting to reflect back on.

His philosophy on life is to be kind to all and to indulge those that you love.

His passions include family, Newcastle United and motorcycles (especially British ones) as well, until February 2025 when she left us, caring a little pug named Stella.

Click here to connect with him via LinkedIn.

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5th June 2020 - Ardent and Village Roadshow look for early reopening of Gold Coast theme parks

25th February 2020 - Ardent Leisure faces possible prosecution over 2016 ride deaths

25th February 2020 - Ardent Leisure shares fall after critical Coroner’s report into Dreamworld tragedy

24th February 2020 - Coroner’s report on Dreamworld fatalities exposes Ardent Leisure to prosecution for multiple safety breaches

17th October 2019 - Ardent Leisure raises Dreamworld ticket costs

28th June 2019 - Ardent Leisure facing potential $80 million liability in wake of Dreamworld inquest

8th April 2019 - Ardent Leisure borrows $225 million for attractions investment

30th June 2018 - Ardent Leisure issues statement of apology over Dreamworld deaths

10th July 2020 - Coronavirus impact sees Dreamworld make 50 positions redundant

24th June 2020 - Shutdown impacts Dreamworld’s plans for construction of new rollercoaster

25th February 2020 - Queensland Government announces acceptance of Coroner’s findings into 2016 Dreamworld ride deaths

8th February 2020 - Dreamworld permanently closes Rocky Hollow Log Ride

9th March 2019 - Dreamworld announces permanent closure of The WipeOut

7th March 2019 - Dreamworld advises appointment of safety engineering expert

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

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

19th October 2018 - Coroner seeks proof that all Dreamworld rides had safety certification

19th October 2018 - Dreamworld manager denies obstructing Queensland Police investigation during emotional Coronial inquiry testimony

12th October 2018 - Dreamworld inquest delay as Ardent Leisure accused of being slow to hand over documents

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

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


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