Combat Sports Act 2013 review

The Combat Sports Authority (the Authority) is conducting a review of the Combat Sports Act 2013 (the Act). The review will consider:

• recommendations made by the Coroner’s Court of NSW arising from the inquest into the death of professional boxer David Browne
• provisions of the Act that may be causing unnecessary regulatory burden.

The Authority has developed a Consultation Paper to obtain the views of the public, industry and other stakeholders on the following issues.

• The objectives of the Act
• The regulatory framework
• Combat sport contests
• Combat sports rules
• Compliance with and breaches of the Act
• Other issues.

Combat Sports Act 2013 review - Consultation Paper

Findings – Inquest into the death of David Browne

Public Consultation Forums - Final Report

Public Consultation Forums - Supplementary Report

How can I participate in the review?

1. Make a written submission to the Authority

Interested parties may contribute to the review by reading the Consultation Paper and making a written submission to the Authority via:

Email: actreview@sport.nsw.gov.au

Post: Combat Sports Act Review, Locked Bag 1422, Silverwater, NSW, 2128

Written submissions must be received by the Authority no later than 5pm on Friday 11 May 2018.

2. Complete the Consultation Paper Survey

Interested parties may also contribute to the review by reading the Consultation Paper and then responding to the questions contained in the paper. Responses may be made by completing the online survey within the paper or through the link below.

The survey must be completed by 5pm on Friday 11 May 2018.

Consultation Paper Survey

3. Attend a Public Consultation Forum

Interested parties may attend one of five Public Consultation Forums.

• Attendance is restricted to ticket holders obtained through Eventbrite Bookings.
• Click on the 'Book now' button below to obtain a free ticket.

Where can I get more information?

• Combat Sports Act 2013

Phone: The Office of Sport Regulation Unit 13 13 02