Professor Jack Anderson
Director of Sports Law, Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne; Mediator / Arbitrator, Court of Arbitration for Sport
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Politics & Society
Is sport wandering offside?
Sports are big on measuring their viewership and revenue, but Australian teenagers are among the least active in the world. At a time when off-field controversies are dominating, how strong is the social license of our sporting bodies?
Politics & Society
Cold comfort as anti-doping plays catch up
Retrospective testing is catching up with drug cheats in world sport, opening up questions over how far back testing may go. But it may seem too little too late for those that miss out on winning at the time
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Rugby Australia vs Israel Folau
A hearing on Wallabies star Israel Folau’s alleged breach of contract over his social media posts is set to pit Rugby Australia’s code of conduct against issues of fairness and even human rights
Politics & Society
When sports chatter becomes social commentary
From sandpapered cricket balls and football punches, to domestic violence, 2018 reminded us how sport can be a prism to confront uncomfortable social issues
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Why ‘winning without counting the costs’ must end
The ‘withering’ findings in the review of Cricket Australia’s culture and governance have implications for all Australian sports
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Banning cricket cheats: How long is long enough?
Banning Steve Smith and David Warner for 12 months is a serious statement from Cricket Australia
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We’re the world’s biggest losers, but odds are we’ll still punt this Cup Day
Horse racing in Australia is an unstoppable industry - but more could be done to stop problem gambling