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- Legislation
- Australia
- Commonwealth
- Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 (CTH)
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Establishment, objectives and functions of the Australian Sports Commission.
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- Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (CTH)
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An Act relating to discrimination on the ground of disability.
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- Olympic Insignia Protection Act 1987 (CTH)
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An Act to make provision for the protection of the olympic insignia, for the regulation of the commercial use of certain olympic expressions, and for related purposes.
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- Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (CTH)
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An Act relating to the elimination of racial and other discrimination.
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- Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (CTH)
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The Sex Discrimination Act is an act relating to discrimination on the ground of sex, marital status, pregnancy, potential pregnancy or family responsibilities or involving sexual harassment. The Act recognises the need to prohibit, so far as is possible, discrimination ...
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- Trade Practices Act 1974 (CTH)
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An Act relating to certain Trade Practices which deals with the promotion of competition and fair trading and provision for consumer protection.
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- Australian Capital Territory
- Associations Incorporation Act 1991 No.46
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An authorised PDF version of the Associations Incorporation Act 1991.
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- Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT)
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The Discrimination Act from the Australian Capital Territory has as its objective to (a) eliminate, so far as possible, discrimination in the areas of work, education, access to premises, the provision of goods, services, facilities and accommodation and the activities of ...
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- Drugs in Sport Act 1999
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An Act to confer functions and powers on the Australian Sports Drug Agency in relation to the use of drugs and doping methods in sport and for other purposes.
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- New South Wales
- Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
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An Act to render unlawful racial, sex and other types of discrimination in certain circumstances and to promote equality of opportunity between all persons.
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- Associations Incorporation Act 1984 (NSW)
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To make provision with respect to the incorporation of certain associations and the regulation of those associations after incorporation.
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- Boxing and Wrestling Control Act 1986 (NSW)
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An Act to regulate the conduct of professional boxing; to constitute the Boxing Authority of New South Wales and to define its functions; to regulate the conduct of wrestling and amateur boxing contests; to repeal the Professional Boxing Control Act 1980 ; and for other ...
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- Disability Services Act 1993 (NSW)
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An Act relating to the provision of disability services for persons with disabilities.
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- Fitness Services (Pre-Paid Fees) Act 2000 (NSW)
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An Act to regulate the pre-payment of fees for membership of fitness centres and for the provision of other fitness services; to amend consequentially the Fair Trading Act 1987, the Fines Act 1996 and the Search Warrants Act 1985.
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- Institute Of Sport Act 1995 (NSW)
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An Act to constitute the New South Wales Institute of Sport as a statutory body to promote excellence in sport; and for other purposes.
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- Motor Vehicle Sports (Public Safety) Act 1985 (NSW)
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An Act to make provision for the control and regulation of meetings for motor vehicle racing and certain other sporting and recreational activities involving motor vehicles.
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- Newcastle International Sports Centre Act 1967 (NSW)
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An Act to make provisions with respect to the Newcastle International Sports Centre; to provide for the appointment of additional trustees thereof, for the establishment of a club within the Centre and for the registration of that club under the Liquor Act 1912 , as amended ...
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- Sporting Injuries Insurance Act 1978 (NSW)
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An Act to establish a scheme for the payment of benefits in respect of deaths and certain injuries suffered by persons participating in certain sporting or recreational activities; to constitute a Sporting Injuries Committee and to confer on it powers, authorities, duties ...
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- Sporting Venues (Pitch Invasions) Act 2003 (NSW)
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An Act to make provision for prohibiting unauthorised entry to the playing fields of certain sporting venues; to make special provision for the Rugby World Cup 2003; and for other purposes
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- Sporting Venues Management Act 2002 (NSW)
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An Act to incorporate the Minister administering this Act as a corporation sole; to vest in the Corporation the Sydney International Shooting Centre; to enable other land to be vested in the Corporation; to constitute the Sydney International Shooting Centre Trust; and for ...
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- Sports Drug Testing Act 1995 (NSW)
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An Act relating to the carrying out of sports drug testing on State competitors.
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- State Sports Centre Trust Act 1984 (NSW)
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An Act to constitute the State Sports Centre Trust and define the objects, functions and powers of the Trust; to vest certain land in the Trust.
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- Wollongong Sportsground Act 1986 (NSW)
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An Act to constitute the Wollongong Sportsground Trust; to place Wollongong Showground and Brandon Park under the care, control and management of the Trust; to dedicate Wollongong Showground partly for public recreation and partly for tourist purposes; to dedicate Brandon ...
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- Northern Territory
- Anti-Discrimination Act 1994 (NT)
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An Act to promote equality of opportunity in the Territory by protecting persons from unfair discrimination in certain areas of activity and from sexual harassment and certain associated objectionable conduct, to provide remedies for persons discriminated against and for ...
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- Associations Act
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To make provision with respect to the incorporation of certain associations and the regulation of those associations after incorporation.
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- Queensland
- Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD)
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An Act to promote equality of opportunity for everyone by protecting them from unfair discrimination in certain areas of activity and from sexual harassment and certain associated objectionable conduct.
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- Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld)
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An Act to provide for the incorporation of certain associations, for the regulations of the affairs of incorporated associations, and for connected purposes.
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- Major Sports Facilities Act 2001 (Qld)
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An Act to provide for the management, operation, use and promotion of facilities in Queensland for staging national or international sports, recreational or entertainment events, and for other purposes.
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- South Australia
- Associations Incorporation Act 1985 (SA)
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To make provision with respect to the incorporation of certain associations and the regulation of those associations after incorporation.
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- Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA)
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An Act to promote equality of opportunity between the citizens of South Australia; to prevent certain kinds of discrimination based on sex, sexuality, marital status, pregnancy, race, physical or intellectual impairment or age; and to facilitate the participation of citizens ...
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- Recreation Grounds (Joint Schemes) Act 1947 (SA)
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An Act relating to the provision of recreation grounds.
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- Recreation Grounds (Regulations) Act 1931 (SA)
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An Act to enable the Governor to make regulations relating to recreation grounds and for purposes incidental thereto.
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- Recreation Grounds Rates and Taxes Exemptions Act 1981 (SA)
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An Act to exempt certain land used for sport or recreation from rates and taxes; and to repeal The Recreation Grounds Taxation Exemption Act, 1910.
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- South Australian Motor Sport Act 1984 (SA)
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An Act to make provision in relation to a corporation to be known as the "South Australian Motor Sport Board"; to define its powers and functions; and for other purposes.
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- Sports Drug Testing Act 2000 (SA)
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An Act to provide for the collection of samples from State competitors for testing for scheduled drugs and doping methods; to confer functions and powers on the Australian Sports Drug Agency in relation to collecting and testing those samples; and for other related purposes.
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- Tasmania
- Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 (TAS)
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An Act to prohibit discrimination and other specified conduct and to provide for the investigation and conciliation of, and inquiry into, complaints in relation to such discrimination and conduct
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- Associations Incorporation Act 1964 (TAS)
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To make provision with respect to the incorporation of certain associations and the regulation of those associations after incorporation.
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- Disability Services Act 1992 (TAS)
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An Act relating to the provision of services for persons with disabilities.
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- Victoria
- Associations Incorporation Act 1981(VIC)
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To make provision with respect to the incorporation of certain associations and the regulation of those associations after incorporation.
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- Commonwealth Games Arrangements Act 2001 (VIC)
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The main purpose of this Act is to facilitate preparations for the Commonwealth Games to be held in Melbourne in 2006.
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- Major Events ( Crowd Management Act) 2003
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To promote the safety and enjoyment of participants and spectators at certain venues and major events.
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- Melbourne and Olympic Parks Act 1985
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An Act to establish a National Tennis Centre Trust to administer a national tennis centre and for other purposes.
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- Melbourne Cricket Ground Act 1933
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An Act relating to a ground known as the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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- Melbourne Sports And Aquatic Centre Act 1994 (Vic)
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The purposes of this Act are— (a) to establish a Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre Trust; (b) to provide for the construction, management and operation of a Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre; (c) to provide for the use and promotion of a Melbourne Sports and Aquatic ...
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- Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act 2002
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This Act is to control professional boxing and professional combat sports, to reduce the risk of malpractice and to promote safety.
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- Professional Boxing and Martial Arts Act 1985
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To control professional boxing and professional martial arts, to reduce the risk of malpractice and to promote safety.
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- Sport and Recreation Act 1972
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To promote the fitness and general health of the people of Victoria.
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- Sports Drug Testing Act 1995
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This act provides for— (i) the collection of samples from State competitors; (ii) the testing of those samples for the presence of scheduled drugs or doping methods; (b) to confer functions and powers for that purpose on the Australian Sports Drug Agency.
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- Sports Event Ticketing (Fair Access) Act 2002
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This Act is to maximise access by members of the public to tickets to certain sports events by— (a) allowing the Minister to declare certain sports events for the purposes of this Act; and; (b) requiring the sale and distribution of tickets to declared events to be in ...
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- Western Australia
- Associations Incorporation Act 1987 (WA)
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To make provision with respect to the incorporation of certain associations and the regulation of those associations after incorporation.
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- Sports Drug Testing Act 2001
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An Act to provide for drug testing of persons representing Western Australia in sport.
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- Western Australian Sports Centre Trust Act 1986 (WA)
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An Act to establish the Western Australian Sports Centre Trust, to amend certain other Acts and for incidental and related matters.
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- Courts & tribunals and their decisions
- Australia
- International
- Court of Arbitration for Sport
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An institution independent of any sports organization which provides for services in order to facilitate the settlement of sports-related disputes through arbitration or mediation by means of procedural rules adapted to the specific needs of the sports world.
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- New Zealand
- Sports Disputes Tribunal of New Zealand
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The Sports Disputes Tribunal of New Zealand (the Tribunal) assists when there are serious disputes in sport. The Tribunal offers an expert panel of members bringing together a comprehensive range of legal, administrative and elite level sporting experience.
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- Organisations
- Canada
- Centre For Sport And The Law Inc.
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A consulting company offering services and practical resources on legal and risk management issues.
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- Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada
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A new approach to dealing with disputes at the national level of Canada's sport system. This independent centre, takes a proactive approach to dispute resolution. The primary focus is on education and prevention.
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- International
- International Association of Sports Law
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The IASL focuses on the development of the science, the research and the teaching of sports law and the institution of the Olympic Games.
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- International Sport Lawyers Association
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The International Sport Lawyers Association - ISLA - is a worldwide association of international, mainly European based sports lawyers that was established under the laws of Switzerland
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- Official Website of the Olympic Movement
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The IOC guarantees the promotion of Olympism and the smooth running of the Games in accordance with the Olympic Charter.
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- Peace Palace Library Bibliography on Sports Law
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A comprehensive sports law bibliography updated regularly with new titles by Raymond Ridderhof, reference librarian at the Peace Palace Library.
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- World Anti-Doping Agency
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The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is to promote and coordinate at international level the fight against doping in sport in all forms.
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- Netherlands
- ASSER International Sports Law Centre
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"On 1 January 2002 the Project was converted into a Centre within the framework of the T.M.C. Asser Institute for international law. The mission of the ASSER International Sports Law Centre is to provide a centre of excellence in particular by providing high quality ...
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- United Kingdom
- British Association for Sport and Law
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The British Association for Sport and Law founded in 1992 is a professional association representing sports law practitioners, sports administrators and sports law academics and students.
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- United States
- Sports Lawyers Association (USA)
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The Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) is a non-profit, international, professional organization whose common goal is the understanding, advancement and ethical practice of sports law.
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Organisations - Government
- Australia
- Australian Institute of Sport
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The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) leads the development of elite sport in Australia. A program of the Australian Sports Commission it provides athletes with world-class training facilities, high performance coaching, state-of-the-art equipment, a world-class sports ...
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- Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA)
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ASADA is an Australian Government organisation established in 2006, as a result of the Government’s commitment to strengthen its Tough on Drugs in Sport Strategy. ASADA is an integrated anti-doping organisation with functions outlined in the Australian Sports Anti-Doping ...
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- Australian Sports Commission
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The Australian Sports Commission administers and funds sport nationally on behalf of the Federal Government. From junior levels to elite athletes, it aims to encourage participation in all sports.
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- Commonwealth
- Australian Sports Directory
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The Australian Sports Directory is a searchable database containing details of Australian national sporting organisations.
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European Union
- European Sport Charter
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The European Sport Charter provides guidance for the Council of Europe’s member states to perfect existing legislations or other policies and to develop a comprehensive framework for sport.
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- Sport Council of Europe
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"The Council is aware that sport has a distinctive role to play as a force for social integration, tolerance and understanding. It is open to all, regardless of age, language, religion, culture, or ability. It is the single most popular activity in modern society. Sport ...
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Publications
- Australia
- New South Wales
- Fitness NSW - Code of Practice For Fitness Centres
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The objectives of the Fitness NSW Code of Practice are:- 1.1 To provide a high value service which will enhance consumer confidence and improve the long term viability of the signatory fitness centres. 1.2 To set a standard of business practice that protects the consumer ...
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- International
- Olympic Charter - In force as of 4th July 2003
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The Olympic Charter outlines fundamental principles of the Olympic movement. Chapters include: International Olympic Committee (IOC), The International Federations(IFs), The National Olympic Committees (NOCs), The Olympic Games, participation, programme, protocol and ...
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- World Anti Doping Code
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The purposes of the world anti doping code is to protect the atheletes fundamental right to participate in doping free sport and ensure harmonized, coordinated and effective anti doping programs with regard to detection, deterrence and prevention of doping.
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International resources
General Media & Telecommunication sites
- Australia
- Commonwealth
- The Sports Factor- Radio National
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The Sports Factor a national radio program debating the cultural significance of sport. The Sports Factor goes beyond the "scores and groin injuries" style of sports reporting to talk about how sport intersects with other social institutions like politics, economics, art, ...
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Journals
- Australia
- Sport, Human Rights and Industrial Relations
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Players of professional team sports have been subjected to a series of industrial laws which have substantially reduced their economic freedom and human rights.
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- Sports Law eJournal
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Established in 2005 by the Centre for Commercial Law, the Sports Law eJournal (Bond) is an electronic journal on sports law. The eJournal has an international and comparative law focus and contributors will discuss and analyse all aspects of sports law and regulation
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- Sports Law eJournal
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Established in 2005 by the Centre for Commercial Law, the Sports Law eJournal (Bond) is an electronic journal on sports law. The eJournal has an international and comparative law focus and contributors will discuss and analyse all aspects of sports law and regulation.
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United Kingdom
- Entertainment and Sports Law Journal
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The Entertainment and Sports Law Journal (ESLJ) is a refereed online journal. It is located within a dynamic and rapidly expanding area of legal theory and legal practice. Whilst focussed within legal study, the areas it encompasses are necessarily interdisciplinary. ...
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United States
- Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Journal
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Fulltext PDF vissues from Fall 1996- are available online for free.
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- Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Journal
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Twice each year, the Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas publishes the Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Journal. The Journal contains a report from the Chair on current Section activities. It also contains concise summaries, with commentary by ...
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- Willamette Sports Law Blog
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A discussion of current sports law topics.
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- Willamette Sports Law Journal
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The Willamette Sports Law Journal (WSLJ) is a student-run online publication devoted to those areas where sports and the law intersect. Sports law is an open concept, drawing on many areas of law, but with a specific focus on how it affects leagues, players, colleges and ...
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Plain language materials
- Australia
- South Australia
- Play by the Rules
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Play by the Rules, an online training and information resource for sport and recreation clubs and associations. Play by the Rules provides information on how to prevent and deal with inappropriate behaviour including discrimination, harassment, favouritism, bias and various ...
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Policy and Research
Treaties and Conventions
- International
- United Nations Code of Sports Ethics
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"The basic principle of the Code of Sports Ethics is that ethical considerations leading to fair play are integral, and not optional elements, of all sports activity, sports policy and management, and apply to all levels of ability and commitment, including recreational as ...
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