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Melbourne Sports Law Association

Locality: Carlton, Victoria, Australia

Address: 185 Pelham Street 3053 Carlton, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 MSLA’s Entertainment and Sports Law Panel event is due to commence at 6:30pm tonight, click the link below to join us! https://teams.microsoft.com//19%3ameeting_NGEwY2FkMGUtO/0

23.01.2022 Register now to secure a spot at our annual seminar Protecting Your Sport Brand through Intellectual Property and Integrity: https://forms.gle/WXHumGaeCPuSq9vA7 Registration is essential so you don't miss out on hearing from two of the most brightest legal minds in the sports law space! We are hosting Tim Golder (Trade Marks Attorney and Intellectual Property Partner at Allens) and Iain Roy (CEO of Sports Integrity & Governance Partners). Tim has provided legal advice to se...veral sporting organisations including the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Corporation, Cricket Australia, the Cricket World Cup 2015, and Victoria Racing. He undertakes advisory work, agreement drafting and enforcement work (including litigation) in relation to trade marks, copyright and designs. Iain previously worked as Head of Integrity at Cricket Australia, where he investigated the Sandpapergate ball tampering incident of 2018. He now provides expert integrity and governance services to national and state sport organisations and government agencies. He also managed Cricket Australia's program areas of Anti-Corruption, Anti-Doping, Player Conduct and Competition Assurance. Iain was also Senior Legal Counsel at Cricket Australia, working across a wide range of areas including managing its Intellectual Property portfolio, media rights, event and venue operations, and general governance.

20.01.2022 *Boycotting or postponing games? Collective Bargaining Agreements and why terminology matters* An unprecedented day in sports history has occurred with games and matches across four leagues being boycotted. The National Basketball Association (NBA), the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), Major League Baseball (MLB) and Major League Soccer (MLS) are boycotting scheduled events to protest the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The boycotts were ...Continue reading

19.01.2022 WINNER WINNER! The winner of our raffle and free ANZSLA membership is: William Tinney! Congratulations Will ... Please message or email us at: [email protected] to claim your prize Thank you to everyone who entered, and welcome to all our new members

19.01.2022 The AFL Players' Association has signed with, One Path, a new total and permanent disability and death insurance provider. AFL players will be eligible to lodge insurance claims for concussion diagnosed after December 1 2020 that causes head trauma or cognitive loss. The claims will be similar to the one lodged by Shaun Smith who received a $1.4 million pay out. This is a significant step by the AFL Players' Association to provide support to players beyond their footballing... careers. You can read more here:

19.01.2022 Kicking off our "Off the Field" event this week we have an interview with Scott Ogilvie - the legal counsel for the NRL side the Melbourne Storm. Scott studied a double degree in Commerce and Law at Monash University. From there he commenced his legal career at Hall & Wilcox until the opportunity arose to move across to the Storm as a junior lawyer a position he has now held for four years. Scott provides great insights into what his role at the Storm entails as well as adv...ice on how to get into sports law or any other field you may be interested in. Be sure to become a member if you aren’t already for more exclusive content and special offers: https://forms.gle/T9vuEGdcpS8jtZKj7 (Music by scottholmesmusic.com)

19.01.2022 *Olympic Athletes, their freedom of speech and Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter* Human rights form the basis of the Olympic Spirit and the global romanticisation with the Olympics as a spectacle that unites and inspires people from every nation. However, the extent to which the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) robustly protects this image and its financial interests are at the expense of athletes and their human rights. Nelson ...Continue reading

18.01.2022 Big news coming out today that former AFL player Shaun Smith has received a $1.4m insurance payout for concussion injuries sustained during his career: https://www.theage.com.au//it-s-been-a-big-day-for-me-smit You can read our recent post about concussion in the AFL here: https://www.facebook.com/MSLAunimelb/posts/507944680076922

17.01.2022 *CASTER SEMENYA WHAT IS FAIR AND MEANINGFUL COMPETITION?* The Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland has dismissed Caster Semenya’s appeal against regulations that require female athletes to suppress naturally high levels of testosterone. The decision upholds the 2019 ruling of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (‘CAS’) regarding female runners with differences of sexual development (‘DSD’). Semenya is a double Olympic and three-time world champion in the women’s 800m race....Continue reading

16.01.2022 Did you miss MSLA's recent Human Rights and Sports Law Event? Well never fear, because over the next few weeks, we will be posting some of our favourite highlights from each of our panellists. In this instalment, former Socceroo, human rights advocate and member of the Australian Multicultural Council, Craig Foster, provides captivating insights on the importance of Athlete Advocacy and the challenges sport faces in overcoming 'politics' to empower all athletes and ensure t...heir human rights. 'The real power in a sporting career is the platform it gives you to do something else'.

15.01.2022 *CTE and Concussion in Sport: Class Actions in Negligence?* The recent findings former St Kilda player Danny Frawley suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) reignited conversations about negligence in sport. In early 2019, there were discussions that commercial lawyer Greg Griffin of Griffins Lawyers would represent retired AFL players suffering cognitive decline due to their dangerous footy careers in the 1990s. The claim would have centred around the AFL breac...Continue reading

14.01.2022 In the second edition of our ‘Off the Field’ event this week, we spoke to Simon Bishop the head of integrity for Basketball Australia. Simon studied a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Adelaide, as well as a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the Australian National University and a Masters of Business (Sports Management) at Deakin University. He worked for the Australian Financial Security Authority and Sport and Recreation Victoria, before moving across to Basketba...ll Australia to lead their integrity unit in 2017. Simon provides great insights into his role at Basketball Australia, the current integrity challenges faced in Australian sport, as well as advice for those seeking to forge a career in the sports law industry. Be sure to tune in next week for the next edition of ‘Off the Field’, and for more exclusive content and special offers, become a member of the Melbourne Sports Law Association via the form below https://forms.gle/T9vuEGdcpS8jtZKj7 (Music by scottholmesmusic.com)

14.01.2022 Tonight is the last night you can sign up to MSLA so you go in the draw to win a FREE ANZSLA MEMBERSHIP! Click the link below for your chance to win: https://forms.gle/xb3WTxGG1B3xzAQt8... The winner will be announced tomorrow night!

13.01.2022 Hi everyone! Our latest article on the MSLA Sports Law Blog is from recent MLS graduate, Sonja Santa Maria. The article highlights three recent developments that are forcing the International Olympic Committee to address the progressive intersection of political issues, human rights and sport. ... The informative article is a great read for your Friday afternoon and can be found by following the link below. Hope you all have a restful and enjoyable weekend! MSLA

12.01.2022 JANUARY 26: CRICKET AUSTRALIA BOWL A SPINNER FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION January 26 marks a day of national significance for Australians, albeit an intensely debated and contentious one. Some perceive the ‘Australia Day’ holiday as a time to reflect on what we have achieved and can be proud of as a nation. Australia’s First Nations Peoples however, mourn the deep loss of their history, culture and sovereign rights to their land, an unwanted ‘Invasion Day’ that changed the cou...Continue reading

12.01.2022 MSLA, along with Multicultural Women in Sport, are pleased to announce a collaborative panel event on human rights and sports law! The panel will discuss the role sport plays, and challenges it faces, in safeguarding human rights. Our panellists are prominent human rights advocate and former Socceroo, Craig Foster, human rights lawyer and Olympic Swimmer, Nikki Dryden, and Sex Discrimination Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission, Kate Jenkins. The discussion will be moderated by Multicultural Women in Sport founder, Molina Asthana. This is a must-see event, so make sure to register via the EventBrite link in the event details!

11.01.2022 A major broadcasting dispute between Cricket Australia and Channel Seven has cast a shadow over Australia’s early dominance in the One Day International (ODI) Series against India. Channel 7 alleges that Cricket Australia has breached its $450 million contract, signed in 2018, due to scheduling changes which have occurred. The Coronavirus Pandemic has been the source of a tumultuous year for sport, causing widespread cancellations and changes to manage the spread of the virus.... As such, Cricket Australia has had to reschedule its summer of cricket. In doing so, it has moved the three ODI’s and the three Twenty20 (T20) matches to be played before the test matches. Traditionally, these shorter forms of the game are played after the test matches, concluding in late January. At the heart of Seven’s complaint is that they believe Cricket Australia has given preference to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). By scheduling the shorter matches earlier, this allows India to return home with time to prepare for their upcoming home test against England beginning in February. Channel 7 argues that this change in scheduling greatly diminishes the value of their contract, due to the last test being played at a time when most of the country is back at working following the Christmas break, thereby reducing viewership of the test. Channel 7’s argument has merit, evidenced by Cricket Australia offering a 20% discount on the $70 million that Channel 7 must pay under the terms of the contract. Seven, in response, has rejected this offer and is seeking termination and damages for breach of contract. As it stands, the case currently is with an independent arbitrator from the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) who is determining what value is owed to Channel 7 during this summer of upheaval. This is likely to be merely informative, as Cricket Australia argues that the ACICA does not have jurisdiction over television contracts. Further, in response to Seven’s argument, Cricket Australia has invoked a force majeure clause which justifies their change in scheduling for the summer. A force majeure clause refers to a clause which can exclude parties from liability in the event of an act of God. Channel Seven is also set to use this clause as a justification for termination of the contract. Channel 7 has since filed a motion for discovery in the Federal Court, hoping to uncover email exchanges between Cricket Australia, BCCI, and Foxtel. This should provide more information on the situation and help to assess the validity of invoking the force majeure clause. As the dispute continues to unfold, the outcome for viewership of the cricket over the summer is unclear.

11.01.2022 REMINDER: MSLA are offering one of our lucky members the chance to win an ANZSLA membership! An ANZSLA Membership provides you access to specialised law journals, members only newspapers, research information, cases, contacts, conferences and events. The winner will be chosen at random this Friday night from our membership list, so sign up as a member today for your chance to win:... https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfuO_jghz.../viewform Good luck!

10.01.2022 An interesting read on the future of sport sponsorship deals, discussing the wake-up call of force majeure clauses due to Covid-19 and risk management. https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au//29733-sport-sponsorship-

09.01.2022 Ever wondered what it’s like to work as Legal Counsel for Fox Sports? We are thrilled to present our special collaboration with FAME Law Students' Association to bring to you #TheBrief on a day in the life of Fox Sports Legal Counsel, Calli Tsipidis! In this podcast episode, Calli discusses various topics including sport broadcasting contracting, political activism on the field, Covid- 19, and legal challenges associated with these issues. 2020 has certainly seen many examp...les of these, such as both the creation and termination of major broadcasting contracts; the Black Lives Matter movement and its impact on the NBA; and the impact of Covid- 19 on all sports. Calli's interview highlights the need to be adaptable whilst encountering various legal challenges and simultaneously balancing competing interests. Having graduated from law (and commerce) only a few years ago and already obtained extensive experience, Calli is a testament to the exciting possibilities of a career in sports law. If you aspire to have a career in law, sports and/or the media, be sure to check out this episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CafDBHJvOfYWaJKVpHlwN

09.01.2022 In the third instalment of our ‘Off the Field’ series, we had the pleasure of speaking with Australian Olympic medalist-turned-just-about-everything-to-do-with-sports-law extraordinaire, Margot Foster (known to many as *the* pre-eminent Australian Margot )! At the 1984 summer games, Ms. Foster helped Australia win its very first medal in women’s rowing. In her post-athlete career, she has served on a number of committees, athletic boards and tribunals, such as Gymnastics Aus...tralia and the Australian Olympic Committee. She also serves as Vice President of Motorsport Australia, while operating her consulting firm, Talk the Talk. Ms. Foster was a joy to speak with and had some brilliant insights for law students, especially those considering a career in sports law, or more generally, those interested in how sports and the law intersect. (Music by scottholmesmusic.com)

09.01.2022 Are you interested in intellectual property law? Are you interested in promoting integrity and ethics in sport? Then join us for our annual seminar where we discuss how to protect sport brands through various IP mechanisms and reputation control!

08.01.2022 *A Messi situation contracts, clauses and transfer controversy* On August 25th, global football icon and FC Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, notified the club of his intention to leave after nearly two decades of service. He has been long perceived as a one-club player, stating that it was his ‘dream’ to finish his career at Barcelona when he signed his last contract in 2017. However, Barcelona’s poor performances on and off the pitch have made that an uncertain possibility...Continue reading

07.01.2022 The AFL has recently condemned the actions of Richmond Football Club players Nick Vlastuin and Jayden Short after vision emerged of the two grabbing at teammate Mabior Chol’s genitals and backside following two separate post-match celebrations. In the vision, Chol appears agitated by the behaviour and is seen resisting their attempts by covering his genitalia and swatting his teammate’s hand away. Some have come to the defence of Vlastuin and Short, suggesting that the actio...ns should not be criticised, justifying it as ‘locker-room behaviour’. Many also have pointed out that such actions are representative of teammate ‘groping’ being widespread in Australian sport. Vlastuin and Short have since apologised and Chol has stated that he has no issue with the actions or his teammates. One may question however that such a response is necessarily invoked by the ‘locker-room culture’ itself, with many in the AFL community likely criticising a victim for taking offence to such actions. A purported victim such as Chol would also be under pressure to protect the ‘team culture’ by not condemning his teammates actions. Former AFL players Joel Wilkinson and Heritier Lumumba have also suggested that the incident involving Chol, who is of South Sudanese decent, is representative of the longstanding white objectification of black bodies and the continued failure of the AFL to protect the rights of its African players. An incident of workplace sexual assault may have criminal implications under s 40 of the Crimes Act 1958 (Vic), with civil action also available with an application to VCAT. A complaint of workplace racial discrimination can also be taken to VCAT and the Australian Human Rights Commission. Under s 106 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) and s 18A of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), employers may also be vicariously liable for an employee’s actions. At this stage, the AFL and the Richmond Football Club have only condemned the behaviour as unacceptable. However, the media fallout has continued and could spur legal or policy response by the AFL. Further, with increased attention on eliminating sexual harassment in workplaces, it is only a matter of time before the ‘locker-room culture’ wears thin and a player holds a teammate or organisation legally accountable. The same can be said of the effect of increasing awareness of institutionalised racism. After all, in all other workplaces, such behaviour would be met with community condemnation, internal repercussions and legal action.

06.01.2022 A reminder that MLSA's Entertainment and Sports Law Panel event is tonight! Our panellists Jack Anderson, Tim Golder, Simon Merritt, Calli Tsipidis and Nikki Linney will comment on career opportunities, personal experiences and current issues in the field. Visit the link below and let us know you'll be there!... https://www.facebook.com/events/359395872049692

05.01.2022 In their biggest result of the season, Manchester City has seen their European competition ban set aside by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). In February 2020, UEFA banned the 2018/19 Premier League champions from competing in all European competitions for the next two seasons after purportedly violating UEFA’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations between 2012 and 2016. Without releasing its reasons in full, Manchester City has welcomed the implications from CAS’ rul...ing, being a heavily reduced fine of 10 million and the ability to play in next season’s Champions League. The FFP rules were introduced to prevent what ex-UEFA President Michel Platini called ‘financial doping’. Not only do the rules attempt to level the playing field, they purport to bring much needed financial stability to European football clubs by limiting the net losses a club is allowed to incur over a specific period of time. The landmark ruling has flow-on effects for the long-term viability and integrity of UEFA’s FFP regulations. The message seems to be that Goliathan football clubs will be let off the hook even if they fail to cooperate in investigations with UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body or spend astronomical figures (consider Neymar’s 220 million transfer fee from Barcelona to Paris Saint Germain in 2017). History seems to be repeating itself, with CAS siding with Paris Saint Germain’s appeal to dismiss UEFA’s investigation into the club’s financial affairs in 2019. CAS’ ruling has already been heavily criticised, with the handle ‘RIP FFP’ trending on Twitter. Further, La Liga President Javier Tebas is asking whether ‘CAS is the appropriate body to which to appeal institutional decisions in football’. Many will be itching to read CAS’ reasons in full, which are expected to be released in the coming days. For more, please read Jack Anderson’s concise and entertaining article on the ruling here: https://www.linkedin.com//man-citys-away-win-cas-over-uef/

05.01.2022 The world of sport has been deeply impacted by COVID-19. This threat has, amongst other things, resulted in a number of redundancies at sporting clubs. Without their main sources of income in matchday, commercial and broadcasting revenue, sporting clubs have implemented wide-ranging measures to reduce expenditure. Regrettably, English Premier League outfit Arsenal FC has released a club statement announcing that 55 members of staff have been made redundant. The decision is a ...highly controversial one amongst the fans and players for several reasons. Firstly, Arsenal FC has an estimated value of $2.27 billion dollars. Arsenal’s owner, Stan Kroenke, is worth an estimated $8.3 billion dollars. Kroenke is notorious for his frugal investment strategy at the club, much to the ire of fans. This leads to my second point. At the beginning of the pandemic, all but three players agreed to a 12.5% pay cut. This agreement was made on the premise that no member of staff would lose their job. Accordingly, the club statement has left players angry. In fact, reports suggest the players are planning on raising this decision with the upper echelons of management themselves. There is a fear amongst the playing group that investment in new signings or contract renewals will leave them responsible for the loss of jobs. This is because the club statement framed the redundancies as necessary to reinforce the squad during the upcoming transfer window. Arsenal FC is grounded in a core set of values that ex-manager Arsene Wenger championed in his tenure at the club. Amongst Wenger’s memorable quotes include: ‘[w]hat matters to me is if you have a club with 600 employees, that you can pay them at the end of the month. That is important for me.’ The decision underscores the paradigmatic shift to the business-like management of English football clubs. The stark reality is that the owners of Arsenal FC operate the club like a business, whilst the fans support a football club known for its compassion and integrity. It is unquestionable that business owners have felt the financial impact of COVID-19. They are not immune to financial pressures. The egregious manner in which the decision has been made, however, is unjust and stains the reputation of Arsenal FC.

05.01.2022 AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2021: QUARANTINE AND COMPETITION FAIRNESS The 2021 Australian Open continues to stir controversy amidst COVID-19 quarantine issues. Under the original arrangement with the Victorian government, international players were to be subject to a 14-day quarantine upon arrival to Australia, with five hours out of their rooms to train each day. However, positive COVID-19 cases on chartered flights to Melbourne has seen dozens of players named as close contacts, whom a...re no longer allowed to train outside their rooms during quarantine. Numerous players have protested against the updated program. Further, competition integrity is under threat. Whilst some players have been unable to train in quarantine, others such as the non-travelling Australian players and international players currently isolating in Adelaide have the advantage of adhering to their usual programs. The Royal Tennis Association of Spain (‘RFET’) expressed concerns with the Victorian lockdown, particularly because of the treatment of two Spanish players, Mario Vilella and Carlos Alcaraz, both of whom remain in strict quarantine despite having returned multiple negative tests. The RFET have claimed that the lockdown places the players on an unequal footing, and that the lack of training jeopardises performance in the Australian Open and future competitions. The quarantine has also deterred players from participation. Portugal’s top player Joao Sousa, for example, decided not to participate due to the 14-day quarantine requirement. The quarantine measures have been deemed necessary by the Victorian Government, as the introduction of a high number of international travellers is a high risk to public health. A wider view held by many Australians is that it remains too early to host the Australian Open with so many travelling staff and players, three of whom have tested positive to the UK strain of COVID-19. Tennis Australia remain resolute in the face of these issues. It has footed the bill for the quarantine program of international travellers whilst developing COVID-safe zoning to facilitate strong spectator attendance at the grand slam. However, as COVID-19 continues to pose a threat and the first rounds draw closer, the tournament’s structure remains uncertain. Despite the growing tension between the Victorian Government’s aim of maintaining a high safety standard regarding public health and Tennis Australia’s plans for the tournament, competition integrity and the principle of fairness must be respected.

05.01.2022 In the fourth edition of MSLA’s ‘Off the Field’ event, we spoke to Derek Humphery-Smith - partner at Lander and Rogers. Derek is an ex-AFL umpire who studied a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the University of Queensland. Currently, Derek leads the international practice at Landers but has an expertise in Workplace Relations and Safety with great experience in sports law issues. Listen in to hear Derek’s great insight into his unique entry into sports law, experiences in high prof...ile AFL and Australian cricket legal issues, challenges he sees facing the industry, and advice that he gives to aspiring sports lawyers. Be sure to tune into our weekly ‘Off the Field’ event and become a member if you aren’t already for more exclusive content and special offers: https://forms.gle/T9vuEGdcpS8jtZKj7 (Music by scottholmesmusic.com)

04.01.2022 Tune in to Sport Australia's webinar on their new Sport Governance Principles! This is a great opportunity to hear how the new principles will impact different sporting bodies across Victoria and Australia. Panelists include Grant Cosgriff from Triathlon Victoria, Laura Armstrong from Sport and Recreation Victoria and Nicole Adamson from Cycling Australia... Event link: https://bit.ly/3frxZfF

03.01.2022 Hi everyone! It was a pleasure speaking with Paul Hayes QC in the final edition of the Melbourne Sports Law Association’s ‘Off the Field’ event. In this interview, Paul discusses his experiences in the Court of Arbitration for Sport, his involvement in the Mark French case, the introduction of the National Sports Tribunal in Australia, the factors involved in resolving sports disputes, advice for aspiring law students, and much more! Here are some timestamps for any particula...r topics of interest: 1:13 his transition into sports law 5:10 his work in the Court of Arbitration for Sport and the Mark French case 10:04 his thoughts on the introduction of the National Sports Tribunal in Australia 12:15 the key factors in resolving sports disputes 15:40 the impact of Covid-19 on his role and sport moving forward 20:10 his preference for amateur sport 23:23 advice for law students pursuing a career in sports law 26:05 missing out on the 2002 Winter Olympics 27:28 his two favourite sporting memories 34:39 the best piece of advice he ever received Be sure to become a member if you aren’t already for more exclusive content and special offers: https://forms.gle/T9vuEGdcpS8jtZKj7 (Music by scottholmesmusic.com)

02.01.2022 This Wednesday night, MSLA will be hosting a stellar panel discussing Entertainment and Sports Law! Our panellists Jack Anderson, Tim Golder, Simon Merritt, Calli Tsipidis and Nikki Linney will comment on career opportunities, personal experiences and current issues in the field. Click on the event link below and let us know we'll see you there!... https://www.facebook.com/events/359395872049692

01.01.2022 In what is sure to be an expenditure with great returns for the sporting sector in Australia, the Federal Government has announced it will provide $13.7 million in additional funding to further strengthen integrity in Australian sport. This crucial windfall will allow Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) to initiate an independent complaints handling and disputes resolution process better capable of confronting integrity risks, which in recent years have increasingly included chil...d safeguarding. The procedure will be an adjunct to the dispute resolution mechanism provided by the National Sports Tribunal. Commencing in 2021, national sporting organisations will be able to access the pilot program on an opt-in basis permitted they have adopted the National Integrity Framework into their governance provisions. This means organisations can raise their integrity-related concerns with SIA in the first instance, and in a more transparent, cost- and time-effective manner. With COVID-19 leaving many sports ill-equipped to tackle escalating threats, the value of such a program cannot be understated. Further, that the new process is designed to ensure the consistent, fair and independent management of integrity-related issues at all levels of sport, SIA CEO David Sharpe says it is ‘critical’ that sporting organisations take advantage of the new model so that sports, their participants and their spectators can have confidence in the procedures and outcomes. SIA’s expectation is that Australia’s top sporting bodies the Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia and Commonwealth Games Australia will employ the process for major events such as the forthcoming 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, as well as the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Said Sharpe, ‘With the full support of these organisations, we expect the vast majority of Australian sports to buy in to the new model’. More on this development at the link below.

01.01.2022 In this instalment of MSLA's Human Rights and Sports Law Highlights, Sex Discrimination Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission, Kate Jenkins, discusses how different areas of legal practice and legislation are relevant to sport law, in ensuring the human rights of athletes. Combatting prevalent issues in sport regarding discrimination, racism, abuse and workplace safety will always remain at the forefront of the Commission's work. 'There is a way of using our laws and institutions to move this conversation forward, and get real change on the ground'.