Agricultural Show Council of Tasmania Inc and Circular Head Show
(together the Suppliers) advise that participation (including passive
participation) in animal handling at an agricultural show contains
elements of risk, both obvious and inherent. The handling of animals is
a dangerous recreational activity as animals can act in a sudden and
unpredictable way, especially when frightened or hurt.
1. By signing this waiver I acknowledge that:
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1.1 participation in animal handling is a recreational
service for the purposes of section 139A of the Australian Competition
and Consumer Act (Cth) 2010, and also a recreational activity for the
purposes of Section 19 of the Civil Liability Act (2002) TAS;
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1.2 participation in animal handling is a hazardous
activity and may result in injury, loss, damage or death to me;
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1.3 participation in animal handling requires certain
skills and experience. I declare that I have sufficient skills and
experience to be able to safely and properly participate in the events;
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1.4 animals can act in a sudden and unpredictable ways,
especially if frightened or hurt, or if exposed to loud or unfamiliar
noises;
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1.5 animal showing events will be held in close
proximity to rides and large groups of people, and that there may be
loud and unfamiliar noises which can frighten animals;
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1.6 if the event is held outdoors, there are risks to
me as a result of the weather conditions, including either extreme hot
or cold weather, rain or wind;
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1.7 insects or other animals may cause animals to
become frightened and act in an unpredictable way;
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1.8 there is inherent in events involving the handling
of animals the risk of suffering injury including injuries caused by
animals; and
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1.9 I use the facilities supplied for the event
entirely at my own risk, as I find them and with the prior acceptance
of the risk of possible danger to me.
2. If I suffer injury, loss or damage (Loss) while
participating in an animal handling event, I will not hold the Suppliers,
their employees or agents legally responsible for any Loss I suffer.
I will not sue the Suppliers, their employees or agents for any claims,
costs, damages or liability. I agree to release the Suppliers and their
employees from legal responsibility for the services I have been provided
and/or activity I have participated in.
3. I acknowledge and agree that my participation in the
event and associated activities is dangerous and may have inherent risks
as a result of which personal injury (and sometimes death) may occur.
I acknowledge that the event and associated activities carry with them
a significant risk of physical harm. I accept and assume all such risks
of personal injury or death in anyway whatsoever arising from these
activities and hereby waive my individual right to sue the Suppliers
for all claims I or my representatives may have for such personal injury
or death against the Suppliers in regard to their negligence, breach of
statutory duty or statutory guarantees arising from or in connection with
these activities to the fullest extent permitted by law.
4. At the time of participating in the event, I have not
been to any degree under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs.
5. I will not consume any alcohol or illicit drugs while
participating in the Event and agree that such use may result in my being
excluded from the Event or other events with no entitlement to any refund
of money paid for entry to the Suppliers.
6. I agree to be bound by the rules and regulations of
the Circular Head Show. This waiver applies to all animals entered at
the Circular Head Show.
Where the participant is over 18 years of age:
I agree that I have read and understood this waiver prior to signing it
and agree that this waiver will be binding on my heirs, next of kin,
executors and administrators.
I acknowledge that the Suppliers have permitted me to participate in the
activity the subject of this document in reliance upon the matters
acknowledged by me and the representations I have made herein.
I agree that this waiver shall be governed in all respects by and
interpreted in accordance with the laws of Tasmania.
