Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 2024 is an annual campaign led by the Australian privacy regulator, the Office of the Australian…
Insights Sectors: Fitness & Sport
Oct 9, 2023
INSIGHT: Cyber Security Awareness Month – Are you cyber aware?
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM). CSAM is an annual reminder for Australians to stay safe online and protect…
Apr 12, 2023
INSIGHT: Are the Australian Privacy Reforms on your radar?
The Australian privacy landscape is changing. In December 2022, amendments came into force to amend the Privacy Act 1998 (Cth)…
Aug 26, 2022
INSIGHT: Online Reviews & Defamation
Meridian is increasingly receiving enquiries from both health practitioners and service providers seeking advice regarding negative reviews placed online by…
Jun 8, 2021
INSIGHT: The collective bargaining class exemption for small businesses is now in effect
We published an article outlining the collective bargaining class exemption for small to medium businesses approved by the ACCC earlier…
Feb 10, 2021
INSIGHT: How small businesses can utilise the ACCC’s new collective bargaining class exemption
Small and medium businesses will have the ability to collectively bargain with their suppliers once the first ever class exemption…
Feb 9, 2021
INSIGHT: Are all activities performed in a gym recreational? The court says no.
Powell v JFIT Holdings Pty Ltd t/as New Dimensions Health and Fitness Centre [2020] NSWDC 264 Background On 4 February…
May 25, 2020
INSIGHT: Appeal softens the blow for defendant following fall from ‘aerial sling’
Key takeaways Important case for personal fitness instructors and other fitness operators. Harm reduction measures are important, even where no…
Oct 23, 2019
INSIGHT: Powerful new Sports Tribunal leads the way in bolstering integrity in Australian sport. Why is this important?
Key takeaways: New legislation governing arbitration/ADR of Australian sports disputes National Sports Tribunal introduced for resolution of sports disputes Two-year…
May 14, 2018
INSIGHT: What to consider when you buy a Fitness Franchise
Franchise systems are prevalent in the Fitness Industry. Buying a franchise has a number of advantages, such as the association…
Nov 14, 2017
INSIGHT: How fit are you, legally?
Working as a Fitness Professional (FP) can be a rewarding career in helping others achieve their health and fitness goals,…