Mark Arbib (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Government Service Delivery) Share this | Hansard source

As I mentioned previously, I understand that Senator Xenophon has met with the minister on this matter and that the minister has agreed to send a letter to national sporting organisations reinforcing with them their responsibilities to uphold the integrity of sport, notwithstanding the need to adhere to the principles of natural justice in making selection decisions. The Australian Sports Commission plays a lead role in assisting the sport industry to provide a fair, safe, ethical and inclusive culture within sport and ensure that sport retains its strong integrity base. It is a condition of the commission’s funding and service level agreements that national sporting organisations implement, review and regularly update member protection policies and procedures. All funded national sporting organisations must sign these agreements which outline their responsibilities. Member protection policies aim to promote positive behaviour, ensure compliance with state, territory and federal antidiscrimination and child protection legislation. (Time expired)