Ardent Leisure has been handed what it has described as “the largest fine in Queensland history for a workplace tragedy”.

Having recently pleaded guilty to three charges over the Dreamworld tragedy as well as being hit with a shareholder class action, Ardent Leisure now has some negative financials to worry about.

Each charge against the theme park operator carries a maximum penalty of $1.5 million.

The charges come not long after the theme park operator was hit with a shareholder class action in connection with the Dreamworld tragedy.

The theme park operator said it intends to “vigorously defend” the class action and believes the proceedings are “without merit”.

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An inquest into the deaths of four people on a Dreamworld theme park ride in 2016 found a “systemic failure” in all safety aspects leading up to the incident.

The company has warned investors it is unlikely that Dreamworld will break even in the second half of FY20.

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Travel Weekly’s editor prefers to stick to the kid-friendly rides at Dreamworld, with the Vintage Car Adventure and Gingy’s Glider among his personal favourites.

With these cheap season passes, thrill seekers can let their imaginations run wild at Dream World until December. Get in quick!

With 100 more ride accidents this year compared to last world wide, the question is being raised, how safe are theme park rides?