Access Information on Events (Unit 1): Key Laws

Research the following key laws and ethical issues relevant to the events industry. 

- Environmental Protection
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
 The Protection of Environment Operations Act (PEO Act) 1997
Australian Heritage Council Act 2003
 Illegal Waste Disposal Act 2013

 Issues: Noise, Waste management and damage to land.

- Local and community protection 
  Community Services (Complaints, Reviews and Monitoring) Act 1993 
 Copyright Act 1968

 Personal Property Securities Act 2009

 Issues:following conducts, getting approval, copyright, complaints and security.

- Consumer Protection
 Competition and Consumer Act 2010

National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009

 

Corporations Act 2001

 Issues: Misleading information, refunds and taxation. 

- EEO Law
Fair Work Act 2009
Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986
Convention Concerning Discrimination in Respect of Employment and Occupation
 Racial Discrimination Act 1975
 Age Discrimination Act 2004
 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948

 Issues: Work hours, minimum wages, discrimination, harassment and not getting entitlements.


Provide 1 example of how you can apply these issues to an event for each above. 
1. Festivals > those involved would have to prevent any real harm to the area and contain the noise.
2. VIP events > Security would be needed to protect those attending and maintain a limited entry.
3. Major Exhibitions>that sell or provide goods for the general public.
4. Personal events (Wedding functions and birthdays) > Hired staff should be paid appropriately and treated equally. 

Provide 1 example of of how you can manage environmental and social sustainability when operating an event. 

By following environmental polices, we take into account things like water quality, air pollution, motor or music noise and contaminated land. By pre-planning a head of an event, we can assess our chosen locations and determine whether it is fit to hold the event. This may include on-site visits, a safety checklist (if needed) and even educating the team on how to be environmentally/socially sustainable.

Sources: 
www.comlaw.gov.au
http://www.events.nsw.gov.au/event-starter-guide/
http://www.environment.gov.au/topics/about-us/legislation
http://australia.gov.au/topics/australian-facts-and-figures/law-and-legislation