The Renegades sale process exposes a difficult sports-governance question: who owns the value created by a league, state association, clubs and players?

Greyhound Racing Appears to be on the Way Out in Australia The Tasmanian Government has recently announced it will cut funding to the state’s greyhound racing industry following a tragic incident. This decision has reignited debate across the country about the future of greyhound racing, animal welfare concerns, and the role of government funding in supporting controversial sports. What Happened in Tasmania? Tasmania’s move comes in response to a serious welfare incident that

The legal landscape surrounding sports in Australia is complex and multifaceted. It encompasses a range of regulations, from contract law to intellectual property rights, and even to anti-doping laws. Understanding the legal framework is essential for athletes, clubs, agents, and sponsors alike. This article explores various aspects of sports law in Australia, providing insights and guidance that can prove invaluable for all stakeholders in the sports arena. The Scope of Spor

Drive to Survive. Oscar Piastri and McLaren’s rapid rise to the top. Liam Lawson’s brutal demotion from Red Bull. Everyone is talking about Formula One right now and for good reason - it’s fast, exciting and adrenaline-fuelled. But behind the scenes, motorsport operates under an extremely complex governance structure, from the FIA at the international level to Motorsport Australia and delegated bodies managing karting, drag racing, and speedway. Global Motorsport Governance:

The AFL reportedly investigated the Gold Coast Suns' hiring of Alexandra Crow, the partner of head coach Damien Hardwick, to assess compliance with the league’s soft cap regulations. After reviewing the circumstances, the AFL found no breaches of the rules. The investigation raised broader discussions about the soft cap’s role in club operations and financial fairness. What Even is the Soft Cap? The soft cap is a financial limit imposed on spending in a club’s football depart

Horse racing is a popular sport and a lucrative industry in Australia, but it also involves complex legal and regulatory considerations. One of these considerations is the regulation of investments in horse racing, such as buying shares or joining syndicates to own or breed racehorses. Types of investment schemes and syndicates relating to racehorses include: Broodmare Schemes - a broodmare or broodmares are bought and maintained and their offspring sold for the benefit of me

In 2023, Valentine Holmes, a rugby league player for the North Queensland Cowboys, was suspended for one match and fined by the National Rugby League for bringing the game and his club into disrepute. This decision came after Holmes posted a picture of himself holding a white bag of powder on social media, claiming it was a joke gone wrong. In addition to the suspension and fine, he was required to attend educational training mandated by the NRL. The Cowboys also imposed a he