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Football Codes, particularly regarding bodily contact, have evolved remarkably over time, weeding out intentional physical contact and the like from acceptance within the sport. Players’ well-being and social change are partially to thank; however, codes have since evolved to include offensive language, leaving what constitutes an offensive comment and who will be enforcing the consequences of said conduct ill-defined.

Currently, over 80 sports have signed up to the National Integrity Framework (NIF) via their national sporting organisation (NSO). With this registration comes responsibilities that many member and affiliate sporting entities may not be fully aware of, such as Sport Integrity Australia’s (SIA) reporting requirements. Those entities should familiarise themselves with their NSO’s policies and the policies present on SIA’s website to be fully informed of their obligations.

Earlier this year in the Victorian Supreme Court, former Richmond player Ty Zantuck won the right to sue Richmond Football Club for compensation over debilitating back and brain injuries, successfully arguing an exception to the statute of limitations relating to injuries. This landmark decision forecasts heavily scrutinised reviews of the existing concussion management protocols in Australian sport, currently a trending topic in sports law.

Mullins Lawyers acts for workers’ compensation insurers responding to claims for damages for personal injuries suffered in the course of employment. As part of the process, we investigate why injuries occur.

The Australasian Legal Practice Management Association (ALPMA) National Board welcomed Stephen van Dorp as the new President of ALPMA this week

On 20 October 2022, the Supreme Court in Rockhampton handed down a judgement in Graham v State of Queensland, finding an injured worker’s Notice of Claim for Damages (NOCD) to be compliant even when it had few details of how the injury was suffered.

There is definitely a trending increase in claims for compensation and damages for psychiatric injury.

At one point in the early 1990’s, it was quite a compliment to be referred to as ‘da bomb’ – urban slang meaning simply outstanding; amazingly good; draws no comparison.

Death is both extraordinary and ordinary; it happens every day, to every person, but each family experiences death and grief in different and unique ways.

In this article, we focus on the principles you should bear in mind to ensure that disciplinary tribunals are run smoothly and effectively.