Thinking of using AI in your organisation: read this first – the legal issues associated with the use of AI Programs

Similar to the advent of the personal computers and the internet, ChatGPT is on the path to revolutionise the way we work, and the speed in which work can be done. With this change comes impacts to a whole raft of current practices in business, which although disruptive, will, in the long term, see an …
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It’s not just athletes that need training; do you have a Member Protection Policy?

Sports Australia maintains that sporting organisations have an obligation to ensure that their sport “is safe, fair and inclusive for everyone involved”. A member protection policy (MPP) is key to achieving this and is also a great risk management tool for sporting organisations. MPPs normally bind members, coaches, parents, employees and board members of an …
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Through to the keeper: Do you know your sporting organisation’s privacy obligations?

Despite being 30 years old, organisations can still be confused about their obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act). Whether the Privacy Act even applies can be a minefield for sporting organisations such as sporting clubs, gyms, and governing bodies. Unfortunately, ignorance of the law excuses no one, and fines for a breach of the …
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Sport Integrity Australia – A New and Unified Approach to Tackling Threats to Australian Sport

The Federal Government has recently established a national sports integrity commission to act as a single platform for coordinating Australia’s response to sport integrity threats across all jurisdictions. Doping, match-fixing and corruption will be targeted by the soon-to-be-formed Sport Integrity Australia. The commissions will also provide policy and program support to smaller and emerging sports. …
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The ACT’s Reportable Conduct Scheme – The role of the Employer in the investigation process

If the reportable conduct scheme applies to your organisation in the ACT, you have a mandatory obligation to respond to reportable allegations. Below we have listed the key tasks of the Employer who receives a reportable allegation under the ACT’s Reportable Conduct Scheme. This list is provided for general guidance only and as the scheme …
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CLAIMS OF SPORTING NEGLIGENCE TAKEN FOR A RIDE

Often, when deep in sporting contract negotiations, provisions regarding compensation for injury are often overlooked by players and sporting organisations alike. However, a recent decision by the NSW Court of Appeal will likely see such discussions elevated back up the negotiation agenda. In Goode v Angland [2017] NSWCA 311, the Court considered whether section 5L …
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Rugby Fractures

Western Australian Rugby Union v Australian Rugby Union Ltd [2017] NSWSC 1174 Such is the level of fracture amongst various members of the Australian rugby fraternity, even Hammerschlag J opined in dismissing the appeal by Western Australian Rugby Union against the decision of an independent arbitrator to uphold their axing by the Australian Rugby Union …
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