Sports Law

NSW Health data reveals a sharp rise in hospital presentations linked to unapproved peptide use. Consumers, suppliers, importers and promoters face significant health risks and potential legal consequences under Australian therapeutic goods and anti-doping laws.

As AFL and NRL grand finals captivate millions, rising domestic and family violence incidents reveal a deeper social issue. Examining recent controversies, legal reforms and cultural attitudes, the article explores why lasting change requires more than legislation and accountability.

A NSW Supreme Court decision has classified Run It Straight as a combat sport, placing it under regulatory oversight. The ruling comes amid broader concerns about participant safety, brain injuries, legal liability, and the regulation of emerging collision sports in Australia.

A look at the legal issues overshadowing the 2026 World Cup, from players competing amid serious sexual assault allegations to FIFA’s growing scrutiny over ticketing practices and consumer rights. What questions does this raise about accountability, safeguarding policies and football’s future?

As the Matildas prepare to contest an AFC Cup final, their rise reflects more than sporting success. It signals a profound shift in the economics of modern sport. Yet while their commercial value has surged, the legal frameworks governing pay, ownership, and access remain tethered to an earlier era. The result is a growing misalignment between what the game has become and how it is regulated.

As the NRL moves to block the R360 competition with ten-year bans, the legal contest over restraint of trade and competition law highlights a global trend — the growing commercialisation of sport and the struggle for control over players, profits, and power.

AC Milan’s Serie A match in Perth exemplifies football’s globalisation, raising complex legal, regulatory, and fairness issues. The event challenges traditional league boundaries, impacting jurisdiction, player welfare, broadcasting rights, and fan engagement in an evolving global sports landscape.

In light of the recent class action against the AFL, this article examines the legal and regulatory approach to sports-related concussions.

As growing number of match-fixing cases in Australian sport come to light we take a look at the relevant legal frameworks and the need for reform.