Part 1 Preliminary

Part 1 Preliminary

1 Name of Regulation

1 Name of Regulation

This Regulation is the Combat Sports Regulation 2014.

2 Commencement

2 Commencement

This Regulation commences on 15 December 2014 and is required to be published on the NSW legislation website.

3 Definitions

3 Definitions

(1) In this Regulation—

approved sporting organisation means an international or national sporting organisation or a sporting organisation of another State or Territory that the Authority has determined, by notice published on the Authority’s website, is equivalent to an approved amateur body.

equivalent Australian regulatory body means a combat sport body, established by legislation for the purpose of regulating combat sports, of another State or Territory or of the Commonwealth.

equivalent overseas regulatory body means a combat sport body, established by legislation for the purpose of regulating combat sports, of a country other than Australia.

protective material means any clothing or equipment that is worn or used by a combatant in a combat sport contest to protect the combatant and may include, but is not limited to, the following—

(a) a mouth guard,

(b) gloves,

(c) padding,

(d) taping,

(e) a chest guard,

(f) a groin guard.

sports rules, in relation to a combat sport, means rules made or adopted by any organisation, group or other person concerned with the combat sport, being the rules under which the combat sport is held.

the Act means the Combat Sports Act 2013.

(2) Notes included in this Regulation do not form part of this Regulation.

cl 3: Am 2016 (424), Sch 1 [1]; 2019 (118), Sch 1 [1].

Part 2 Sports, martial arts and activities that are not combat sports

Part 2 Sports, martial arts and activities that are not combat sports

4 Excluded sports, martial arts and activities

4 Excluded sports, martial arts and activities

For the purposes of the definition of combat sport in section 4 (1) of the Act, any sport, martial art or activity listed in Schedule 1 that is held under the sports rules made or adopted by, and is sanctioned by, any organisation listed in that Schedule in relation to that sport, martial art or activity is prescribed as not being included within the definition.

cl 4: Am 2019 (118), Sch 1 [2].

5 Other sports, martial arts and activities not included in definition of “combat sport”

5 Other sports, martial arts and activities not included in definition of “combat sport”

(1) For the purposes of the definition of combat sport in section 4 (1) of the Act, the following sports, martial arts or activities are prescribed as not being included within the definition—

(a) sports, martial arts or activities that involve only light contact or grappling activity and for which scores are not kept or for which there is no outcome or result,

(b) sports, martial arts or activities that involve only light contact or grappling activity conducted solely for the purpose of determining the proficiency of a person engaged in the sport, martial art or activity,

(c) sports, martial arts or activities for which the relevant sports rules specify that a person engaged in the sport, martial art or activity is penalised if the person strikes, kicks, hits, grapples with, throws or punches in a manner that does not involve light contact with the other person,

(d) sports, martial arts or activities the relevant sports rules of which do not allow any contact to be made to the head of a person engaged in the sport, martial art or activity and require that all strike zones on the body of a person are fully protected by use of protective material,

(e) sports, martial arts or activities that involve only limited physical contact between persons engaged in the sports, martial arts or activities and that are conducted only to demonstrate the moves of strikes, kicks, hits, grapples, throws or punches in a predominantly artistic context either with or without a weapon,

(f) wrestling conducted solely for theatrical or humorous entertainment.

(2) In this clause—

light contact means contact resulting from the use of controlled techniques in a manner that involves anything other than substantial force.

cl 5: Am 2016 (424), Sch 1 [2]; 2019 (118), Sch 1 [3].

Part 3 Registration of combatants

Part 3 Registration of combatants

Note.

The Authority has determined (under section 10 of the Act) the following classes of combatants for the purposes of registration (and separate professional and amateur classes have been determined for each style)—

(a) boxing participants, being persons who engage in boxing (fist fighting) in any of its styles,

(b) kick boxing participants, being persons who engage in kick boxing in any of its styles, including Muay Thai,

(c) mixed martial arts participants, being persons who engage in mixed martial arts in any of its styles,

(d) martial arts participants, being persons who engage in any other form of martial arts that is not one of the forms listed in Schedule 1 and is not held under the sports rules made or adopted by, and is not sanctioned by, any organisation listed in that Schedule.

pt 3, note: Am 2019 (118), Sch 1 [4].

6 Fees for registration

6 Fees for registration

For the purposes of section 11 (3) of the Act, the prescribed fee payable for an application for registration as a combatant is the fee specified in Schedule 3.

cl 6: Subst 2019 (118), Sch 1 [5].

6A Determination of application for registration

6A Determination of application for registration

For the Act, section 13(1)(e), the following are prescribed as matters of which the Authority must be satisfied before registering an applicant as a combatant for a registration class—

(a) that the applicant has provided the proof of any qualifications or the endorsement of skills or experience required by the Authority for registration in the registration class,

(b) that the applicant has undertaken, and successfully completed to the standard required by the Authority, any training relating to the management of concussion and head injuries as and when required by the Authority for registration in the registration class,

(c) that the applicant has undertaken, and successfully completed to the standard required by the Authority, any other training, education program or examination as and when required by the Authority for the registration in the registration class,

(d) that the applicant has provided proof of the applicant’s identity as required by the Authority.

cl 6A: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[1].

7 Standard conditions imposed on registration

7 Standard conditions imposed on registration

For the purposes of section 14 (3) of the Act, the following standard conditions are imposed on the registration of a combatant—

(a) the combatant must undergo an annual medical check, no later than the anniversary of the combatant’s registration,

(b) the combatant must give the Authority a current certificate of fitness for the combatant no later than 12 months after the date of the previous certificate,

(b1) the combatant must give the Authority a current serological clearance for the combatant no later than 12 months after the date of the previous certificate,

(c) the combatant must complete any drug education program required by the Authority,

(d) the combatant must submit to any drug testing regime required by the Authority,

(e) the combatant must, at the pre-contest medical examination for a contest in which the combatant proposes to engage, advise the attending medical practitioner examining the combatant, whether the combatant has suffered a concussion or other serious head injury since the combatant’s previous medical examination under the Act,

(e1) the combatant must undertake, and successfully complete to the standard required by the Authority, any training relating to the management of concussion and head injuries as and when required, from time to time, by the Authority for the class of combatant in which the combatant is registered during the period of the combatant’s registration,

(f) the combatant must complete any sport integrity program required by the Authority,

(g) the combatant must not place a bet on any combat sport contest in which the combatant is engaged,

(h) the combatant must not cause any bet to be placed on the combatant’s behalf on any combat sport contest in which the combatant is engaged,

(i) the combatant must abide by the Combatants Code of Conduct published by the Authority and given to the combatant by the Authority.

cl 7: Am 2019 (118), Sch 1 [6]; 2024 No 16, Sch 2[2]–[5].

7A Information that must be kept on the register of combatants

7A Information that must be kept on the register of combatants

For the Act, section 17(2)(i), the Authority must include, for each registered combatant, the date, from time to time, up until which the combatant is eligible to engage in combat sports contests, being the earlier of the following—

(a) the date when the combatant’s registration expires,

(b) the date until which the combatant’s most recent serological certificate remains a current serological certificate,

(c) the date until which the combatant’s most recent certificate of fitness remains a current certificate of fitness.

cl 7A: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[6].

7B Information on register of combatants that may be made publicly available

7B Information on register of combatants that may be made publicly available

For the Act, section 17(5)(a), the Authority may make the following information about a registered combatant included on the register of combatants publicly available—

(a) the combatant’s name,

(b) the combatant’s registration number,

(c) the registration class or classes for which the combatant is registered,

(d) the expiry date of the combatant’s registration,

(e) the date, from time to time, until which the combatant is eligible to engage in combat sports contests under clause 7A,

(f) the combatant’s ring name.

cl 7B: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[6].

8 Circumstances in which information on the register is to be made available

8 Circumstances in which information on the register is to be made available

For the purposes of section 17 (5) of the Act, the following are prescribed as circumstances in which information contained in the register of combatants is to be made available—

(a) if a combatant seeks to view the combatant’s own registration details,

(b) if a registered promoter, manager or match-maker seeks to view the name, gender and registration status of any registered combatant,

(c) if a police officer or other member of the NSW Police Force seeks to view any information on the register for the purposes of the exercise of any functions under the Act by any police officer or other member of the NSW Police Force,

(d) if an equivalent Australian regulatory body seeks to view the name, gender and registration status of any registered combatant,

(e) if a person authorised in writing by an approved amateur combat sport body seeks to view the name, gender and registration status of any registered combatant.

9 Registration status certificates for registered combatants

9 Registration status certificates for registered combatants

(1) The Authority may, on application made by or on behalf of a registered combatant, give a certificate (a registration status certificate) for the combatant for the purposes of engaging in a proposed combat sport contest to be held outside of New South Wales (whether in Australia or overseas).

(2) The registration status certificate for the combatant may be given only to any of the following—

(a) an equivalent Australian regulatory body,

(b) an equivalent overseas regulatory body,

(c) a national sporting organisation,

(d) a sporting organisation of a State or Territory,

(e) an international sporting organisation,

(f) the registered combatant named on the clearance.

(3) A registration status certificate for the combatant must include the following—

(a) the registration status of the combatant, including the class of registration (if any),

(b) confirmation of the serological clearance status of the combatant.

cl 9: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[7]–[10].

9A Process for ending particular medical suspensions—the Act, section 16C(2)(a)

9A Process for ending particular medical suspensions—the Act, section 16C(2)(a)

A medical suspension under the Act, section 16A(1)(a) ends—

(a) if the knockout is the third or subsequent knockout of the person in consecutive combat sports contests—at the end of the day that is 90 days after the day on which the knockout occurred, or

(b) if the knockout is the second knockout of the person in consecutive combats sport contests—at the end of the day that is 60 days after the day on which the knockout occurred, or

(c) otherwise—at the end of the day that is 30 days after the day on which the knockout occurred.

cl 9A: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[11].

Part 3A Combatants’ obligations regarding particular medical examinations

Part 3A Combatants’ obligations regarding particular medical examinations

pt 3A: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[12].

9B Combatants to notify Authority of refusal by medical practitioner to issue certificate of fitness

9B Combatants to notify Authority of refusal by medical practitioner to issue certificate of fitness

(1) This clause applies if—

(a) a medical practitioner carries out an annual medical check of a combatant, and

(b) the medical practitioner refuses to issue a certificate of fitness for the combatant based on the annual medical check.

(2) The combatant must give the Authority written notice, in the approved form, of the refusal.

Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.

(3) In this clause—

annual medical check, of a combatant, means a medical examination of the combatant carried out for the purposes of the condition of the combatant’s registration imposed under clause 7(a).

cl 9B: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[12].

9C Combatants to notify Authority about results of directed examinations

9C Combatants to notify Authority about results of directed examinations

(1) This clause applies if—

(a) a medical practitioner or a qualified person carries out a directed examination of a combatant, and

(b) based on the examination, the medical practitioner or qualified person—

(i) refuses to certify that, in the medical practitioner’s or qualified person’s opinion, the combatant is fit to engage in combat sport, or

(ii) recommends that the combatant not engage in combat sports or sparring for a fixed period or until particular conditions are met.

(2) The combatant must give the Authority written notice, in the approved form, of the refusal or recommendation.

Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.

(3) In this clause—

directed examination, of a combatant, means a medical or other examination to which the combatant must submit under a direction given under the Act, section 61.

qualified person has the same meaning as in the Act, section 61.

cl 9C: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[12].

9D Combatants to notify Authority about results of combat sport contests outside NSW

9D Combatants to notify Authority about results of combat sport contests outside NSW

If a combatant engages as a combatant in a combat sport contest in a jurisdiction outside New South Wales, the combatant must, within 5 days after the contest, give the Authority written notice, in the approved form, of the following—

(a) the results of the contest,

(b) the details of any medical suspensions imposed on the combatant under the laws or rules relating to combat sports in the other jurisdiction.

Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.

cl 9D: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[12].

Part 4 Medical record books

Part 4 Medical record books

10 Issue of medical record books

10 Issue of medical record books

Each registered combatant is to be issued with a medical record book on first registration as a combatant.

11 Replacement of medical record books that are full

11 Replacement of medical record books that are full

(1) The Authority must issue a replacement medical record book to each registered combatant who demonstrates to the Authority’s satisfaction that the combatant’s medical record book is full and no further entries can be made in it.

(2) A replacement medical book must include the recent registration, medical and suspension information held on the combatant.

12 Replacement of medical record books that are destroyed

12 Replacement of medical record books that are destroyed

(1) The Authority must issue a replacement medical record book to each registered combatant who—

(a) satisfies the Authority that the combatant’s medical record book has been spoilt, lost or destroyed, and

(b) pays the replacement fee specified in Schedule 3.

(2) A replacement medical book must include the recent registration, medical and suspension information held on the combatant.

cl 12: Am 2019 (118), Sch 1 [7].

13 Production of medical record books

13 Production of medical record books

A registered combatant must produce any medical record book issued to the combatant to the following persons—

(a) a medical practitioner undertaking a medical assessment of the registered combatant for the purposes of providing a certificate as to the fitness or unfitness of the combatant,

(b) a medical practitioner or person providing a pathology service to the registered combatant for the purposes of providing a serological clearance,

(c) the Authority, on request,

(d) a combat sport inspector, on request,

(e) a representative of an approved amateur combat sport body at an amateur combat sport contest that was approved by that body, on request.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Note.

Clause 35 requires a medical record book to be produced to a medical practitioner at a pre-contest or post-contest medical examination at a combat sport contest.

14 Endorsement or alterations must be authorised

14 Endorsement or alterations must be authorised

A person must not endorse or alter a medical record book unless the person is authorised under the Act, this Regulation or the rules to so endorse or alter the book.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

15 Mistreating medical record book or card

15 Mistreating medical record book or card

A person must not wilfully damage, deface or tamper with a medical record book.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

16 Surrender of medical record books

16 Surrender of medical record books

(1) A registered combatant must surrender the combatant’s medical book to the Authority when directed to do so by the Authority or by a combat sport inspector.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2) If a registered combatant surrenders a medical record book to the Authority under this clause, the Authority must return the medical record book to the combatant as soon as is practicable after the need for its surrender ceases, unless the combatant’s registration is suspended or cancelled.

(3) If the combatant’s registration is suspended, the Authority must return the medical book at the conclusion of the suspension.

Part 5 Registration of industry participants and promoters

Part 5 Registration of industry participants and promoters

17 Fees for registration

17 Fees for registration

For the purposes of section 23 (3) of the Act, the prescribed fee payable for an application for registration as an industry participant or promoter is the fee specified in Schedule 3.

cl 17: Subst 2019 (118), Sch 1 [8].

18 Determination of application for registration

18 Determination of application for registration

(1) For the Act, section 25(1)(e), the following matters are prescribed as matters that the Authority must be satisfied of before registering an applicant for registration as an industry participant or promoter—

(a) that the applicant has provided proof of the applicant’s identity as required by the Authority.

(b) that the applicant, or a relevant officer for the applicant, has undertaken, and successfully completed to the standard required by the Authority, the examination relating to the class of registration conducted by or on behalf of the Authority,

(c) that the applicant, or a relevant officer for the applicant, has provided the proof of any qualifications or the endorsement of skills or experience required to be held or demonstrated by the applicant, or the relevant officer, by the Authority for registration in the class,

(d) that the applicant, or a relevant officer for the applicant, has undertaken, and successfully completed to the standard required by the Authority, first aid training as required by the Authority,

(e) that the applicant, or a relevant officer for the applicant, has undertaken, and successfully completed to the satisfaction of the Authority, any training relating to the management of concussion and head injuries as required by the Authority for registration in the registration class,

(f) that the applicant, or a relevant officer for the applicant, has undertaken, and successfully completed to the standard required by the Authority, any other training or examination as required by the Authority for registration in the registration class.

(2) In this clause—

relevant officer, for an applicant, means a person who holds any of the following positions of the applicant—

(a) director, manager or secretary,

(b) another position, however designated, if it is an executive position.

cl 18: Subst 2024 No 16, Sch 2[13].

19 Standard conditions imposed on registration

19 Standard conditions imposed on registration

(1) For the Act, section 27(2), the following standard conditions are imposed on the registration of a person as an industry participant or promoter—

(a) the registered participant or promoter, or a relevant officer for the registered participant or promoter, must complete any education programs required by the Authority for the class or classes of registration that the participant or promoter holds,

(a1) the registered participant or promoter must undertake, and successfully complete to the standard required by the Authority, any training relating to the management of concussion and head injuries as and when required by the Authority, from time to time, for the class of industry participant or promoter in which the participant or promoter is registered during the period of the participant’s or promoter’s registration,

(b) in the case of a match-maker or a promoter—the match-maker or promoter, or any relevant officer for the promoter or match-maker, must not bet on, or cause any bets to be placed on, any contest in relation to which the match-maker or promoter is undertaking the role of match-maker or promoter,

(b1) for a match-maker or promoter—the match-maker or promoter must not act as match-maker for or promoter of any combat sports contest for which the match-maker or promoter is a judge, referee or timekeeper,

(c) in the case of a manager—the manager, or any relevant officer for the manager, must not bet on, or cause any bets to be placed on, any contest in which a combatant managed by the manager is a participant,

(d) in the case of a trainer or second—the trainer or second must not bet on, or cause any bets to be placed on, any contest in which a combatant whom the trainer trains, or for whom the second acts as a second, is a participant,

(e) in the case of a judge, referee or timekeeper—the judge, referee or timekeeper must not bet on, or cause any bets to be placed on, any contest in which the judge, referee or timekeeper is undertaking the role of judge, referee or timekeeper,

(f) in the case of a judge, referee or timekeeper registered in the class of professional combat sport contests—the judge, referee or timekeeper must not undertake the role of trainer or second at a professional contest for which he or she is judge, referee or timekeeper,

(f1) for a judge, referee or timekeeper—the judge, referee or timekeeper must not act as judge, referee or timekeeper at any contest for which the judge, referee or timekeeper is a match-maker or promoter,

(g) the registered participant or promoter, and each relevant officer for the registered participant or promoter, must abide by the Industry Participants and Promoters Code of Conduct published by the Authority and given to the registered participant or promoter by the Authority,

(h) for registered manager or promoter that is a corporation—

(i) the manager or promoter must, within 14 days after any change in the details for a close associate of the manager or promoter included in the manager or promoter’s application for registration under the Act, section 23(2)(c), give the Authority written notice of the change, and

(ii) if a person subsequently becomes a close associate of the manager or promoter, the manager or promoter must, within 14 days after the person becomes a close associate of the manager or promoter, give the Authority written notice of the following details for the person—

(A) the person’s name,

(B) the person’s date and place of birth,

(C) the person’s residential address.

Note.

A registered participant or promoter will also be required to comply with the requirements of child protection legislation applicable to persons engaged in a combat sport contest or engaged in other activities at the premises used by the registered participant or promoter.

(2) In this clause—

relevant officer, for a registered participant, promoter or manager, means a person who holds any of the following positions of the registered participant, promoter or manager—

(a) director, manager or secretary,

(b) another position, however designated, if it is an executive position.

cl 19: Am 2019 (118), Sch 1 [9]; 2024 No 16, Sch 2[14]–[24].

19A Information on register that may be made publicly available

19A Information on register that may be made publicly available

For the Act, section 29(5)(a), the Authority may make the following information about a person included on the register of industry participants and promoters publicly available—

(a) the name of the person,

(b) the registration classes for which the person is registered,

(c) the expiry date of the person’s registration,

(d) any conditions imposed on the person’s registration.

cl 19A: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[25].

20 Circumstances in which information on the register must be made available

20 Circumstances in which information on the register must be made available

For the Act, section 29(5)(b), the following are prescribed as circumstances in which information included on the register of industry participants and promoters must be made available—

(a) if a registered participant or promoter seeks to view the participant’s or promoter’s own registration details,

(b) if a registered promoter seeks to view the name and registration status of any registered industry participant or promoter,

(c) if a police officer or other member of the NSW Police Force seeks to view any information on the register for the purposes of the exercise of any functions under the Act by any police officer or other member of the NSW Police Force,

(d) if an equivalent Australian regulatory body seeks to view the names and registration status of registered industry participants or promoters,

(e) if a representative of an approved amateur combat sport body seeks to view the name and registration status of any registered industry participant or promoter.

cl 20: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[26] [27].

Part 6 Grounds for disciplinary action

Part 6 Grounds for disciplinary action

21 Grounds for disciplinary action

21 Grounds for disciplinary action

For the purposes of section 30 (2) of the Act, the Authority may take disciplinary action against a registered combatant, industry participant or promoter under Division 4 of Part 2 of the Act in the following circumstances—

(a) the Authority has reasonable grounds to believe that the registered person’s conduct has brought combat sport into disrepute,

(b) a combat sport inspector has made a complaint to the Authority about the registered person’s conduct or behaviour at a combat sport contest,

(c) a formal complaint has been made to the Authority about a registered person’s conduct or behaviour at a combat sport contest,

(d) the registered person has been convicted of an offence relating to using, manufacturing, trafficking or supplying drugs during the period of the person’s registration,

(e) the registered person has been convicted of an offence relating to illegal betting activity or match-fixing during the period of the person’s registration,

(f) the Authority has identified breaches of its requirements in relation to medical suspension periods and standard post-contest rest period requirements in relation to the registered person, a person whom the registered person trains or manages or a combat sport contest that the person promotes.

cl 21: Am 2019 (118), Sch 1 [10]; 2024 No 16, Sch 2[28].

Part 6A Accreditation of attending medical practitioners

Part 6A Accreditation of attending medical practitioners

pt 6A: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[29].

21A Required documents or information for applications for accreditation

21A Required documents or information for applications for accreditation

For the Act, section 37B(2)(c)(iv), the application must be accompanied by a declaration by the applicant that the applicant’s current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a medical practitioner is not subject to any condition that would limit the applicant’s ability to exercise the functions of an attending medical practitioner.

cl 21A: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[29].

21B Determination of applications for accreditation

21B Determination of applications for accreditation

For the Act, section 37C(1)(c), the following are prescribed as matters that the Authority must be satisfied of before accrediting an applicant as an attending medical practitioner—

(a) that the applicant has provided proof of the qualifications and endorsements of skills or experience required by the Authority for accreditation as an attending medical practitioner,

(b) that the applicant has undertaken, and successfully completed to the standard required by the Authority, any training relating to the management of concussion and head injuries as required by the Authority for accreditation as an attending medical practitioner,

(c) that the applicant has undertaken, and successfully completed to the standard required by the Authority, any other training or education programs as required by the Authority for accreditation as an attending medical practitioner,

(d) that the applicant has provided proof of the applicant’s identity as required by the Authority.

cl 21B: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[29].

21C Conditions imposed on accreditation

21C Conditions imposed on accreditation

For the Act, section 37D(2), the following standard conditions are imposed on the accreditation of a person as an attending medical practitioner—

(a) the person must undertake, and successfully complete to the standard required by the Authority, any training or education programs as and when required by the Authority, from time to time, to maintain accreditation as an attending medical practitioner,

(b) the person must undertake, and successfully complete to the standard required by the Authority, any training relating to the management of concussion and head injuries as and when required by the Authority, from time to time, to maintain accreditation as an attending medical practitioner,

(c) the person must not bet on, or cause any bets to be placed on, any contest in relation to which the person is engaged to exercise the functions of attending medical practitioner,

(d) the person must notify the Authority in writing if—

(i) the person’s registration as a medical practitioner lapses, is suspended or is cancelled, or

(ii) conditions are imposed on the person’s registration as a medical practitioner, or

(iii) the person is disqualified from being registered as a medical practitioner,

(e) the person must notify the Authority in writing of any change in the name, address or contact details for the person included on the register of attending medical practitioners not later than 14 days after the change occurs.

cl 21C: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[29].

21D Information on register that may be made publicly available

21D Information on register that may be made publicly available

For the Act, section 37E(5)(a), the Authority may make the following information about a person included on the register of attending medical practitioners publicly available—

(a) the name of the person,

(b) the contact details for the person,

(c) the local government area in which the person practices.

cl 21D: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[29].

21E Circumstances in which information on register is to be made available

21E Circumstances in which information on register is to be made available

For the Act, section 37E(5)(b), the following are prescribed as circumstances in which the Authority must make information included on the register of attending medical practitioners available to a person—

(a) the person is an attending medical practitioner asking to see the attending medical practitioner’s own registration details,

(b) the person is a police officer or other member of the NSW Police Force asking to see any information included on the register for the purposes of exercising any function under the Act by any police officer or other member of the NSW Police Force.

cl 21E: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[29].

Part 7 Permits for combat sport contests

Part 7 Permits for combat sport contests

22 Fee for permit application

22 Fee for permit application

(1) For the Act, section 40(2)(d), the prescribed fee payable for an application for a permit to hold a combat sport contest is the fee specified in Schedule 3.

(2) (Repealed)

cl 22: Am 2019 (118), Sch 1 [11]; 2024 No 16, Sch 2[30] [31].

22A Fee for issuing additional tickets—the Act, section 40(2)(d)

22A Fee for issuing additional tickets—the Act, section 40(2)(d)

(1) If the number of tickets issued for a combat sport contest exceeds the number of tickets on which the fee for the application for the permit to hold the contest was calculated, the permit holder must pay the Authority the difference between—

(a) the fee paid for the application, and

(b) the fee specified in Schedule 3 that would have been payable if the application had been made based on the number of tickets actually issued for the contest.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

(2) The Authority must issue an invoice to the permit holder for the fee calculated under subclause (1).

(3) The permit holder must pay the fee within 14 days after the invoice is issued by the Authority.

cl 22A: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[32].

23 Conditions imposed on all permits

23 Conditions imposed on all permits

For the purposes of section 42 (2) of the Act the following conditions are imposed on a permit to hold a combat sport contest—

(a) the promoter of the combat sport contest must finalise the names of combatants and lodge the fight card with the Authority, in the manner and form approved by the Authority, not less than 5 days before the day of the combat sport contest, or within any shorter period that the Authority may approve,

(b) the promoter of the combat sport contest must ensure that only combatants that are included on the fight card, and approved by the Authority, engage in the combat sport contest,

(b1) the promoter of the combat sport contest must provide the Authority with the title of the particular sports rules relating to each combat sport involved in the combat sport contest, in the manner and form approved by the Authority, not less than 5 days before the day of the combat sport contest, or within any shorter period that the Authority may approve,

(c) the promoter of the combat sport contest must advise the Authority if the combat sport contest is not to be held, as soon as this information becomes available to the promoter,

(d) the promoter of the combat sport contest must—

(i) engage an attending medical practitioner for the combat sport contest, and give the name of the practitioner to the Authority, not less than 5 days before the combat sport contest, or within any shorter period approved by the Authority, and

(ii) notify the Authority as soon as practicable if the promoter needs to change the attending medical practitioner for the combat sport contest or engage an additional attending medical practitioner for the combat sport contest,

(d1) the promoter of the combat sport contest must provide to the Authority, in the manner and form approved by the Authority, not less than 5 days before the day of the combat sport contest, a plan for evacuating any injured combatant from the premises where the combat sport contest is held, being a plan prepared in the manner and form approved by the Authority,

(e) the promoter of the combat sport contest must ensure that the combat sport contest is covered by the insurance policies determined by the Authority and is held in accordance with the requirements of the insurance policies that cover the contest,

(f) the promoter of the combat sport contest must ensure that each combatant at the combat sport contest complies with any requirements of this Regulation or the rules regarding the wearing of protective clothing or equipment,

(g) the promoter of the combat sport contest must ensure that the contest area, including the ring or cage, complies with any requirements of this Regulation or the rules,

(h) the promoter of the combat sport contest must ensure that any announcements required by the Authority are made at the combat sport contest,

(i) the promoter of the combat sport contest must supply the clean, serviceable and appropriate weight gloves (if any) required in accordance with the rules for each combatant on the fight card at the combat sport contest,

(j) the promoter of the combat sport contest must provide the weigh-in scales, a bed or plinth in each dressing room for use by the attending medical practitioner and the hammer and bell for use by timekeepers at the combat sport contest,

(k) the promoter of the combat sport contest must communicate to persons associated with the combat sport contest their responsibility to comply with the Act, this Regulation and the rules,

(k1) the promoter of the combat sport contest must ensure that any contest does not commence unless the promoter, each referee, and the attending medical practitioner, appointed for each contest have attended a briefing with the combat sport inspector at which the following are communicated to the referee, attending medical practitioner and combat sport inspector—

(i) the rules made by the Authority under section 107 of the Act that relate to the particular combat sport (which must be communicated verbally),

(ii) a title of the sports rules that relate to the particular combat sport involved in the combat sport contest and an explanation of when the rules made by the Authority will override those sports rules (which must be communicated verbally),

(iii) the plan that the promoter provided to the Authority for evacuating any injured combatant from the premises used for the combat sport contest (which must be communicated both verbally and in writing),

(l) the promoter of the combat sport contest must ensure that the contest does not commence, or continue, unless a referee is present in the ring, cage or mat area in which the contest is to occur,

(m) the promoter of the combat sport contest must ensure that the first contest does not commence, or continue, unless a combat sport inspector is present and must ensure that a combat sport inspector is present for the whole contest,

(n) the promoter of the combat sport contest must not be listed as a combatant on the fight card for the contest that the promoter promotes,

(n1) the match-maker for the combat sport contest must not be listed as a combatant on the fight card for the contest for which the match-maker has acted as match-maker,

(o) the promoter of the combat sport contest must not act as a judge, referee or timekeeper at the contest that the promoter promotes,

(p) the promoter of the combat sport contest must ensure the fight card for the combat sport contest lodged with the Authority is accompanied by—

(i) a declaration, in the approved form, by the match-maker for the combat sport contest that the combat sport contest is, in the opinion of the match-maker, appropriately and fairly matched, and

(ii) any other information or documents required by the Authority.

cl 23: Am 2019 (118), Sch 1 [12]–[16]; 2024 No 16, Sch 2[33]–[38].

24 Additional conditions imposed on permits for amateur combat sport contests

24 Additional conditions imposed on permits for amateur combat sport contests

For the purposes of section 42 (2) of the Act, the following conditions are imposed on a permit for an amateur combat sport contest (in addition to those imposed by clause 23)—

(a) the promoter of the amateur combat sport contest must not carry out any of the functions of an approved amateur body that are specified in clause 47 in relation to that contest,

(b) the promoter of the amateur combat sport contest must ensure that all promotional material for the contest—

(i) clearly states that the contest is an amateur combat sport contest, and

(ii) does not use images that are inconsistent with—

(A) the rules made by the Authority under the Act, section 107 that apply to amateur combat sport contests, or

(B) the sports rules for the combat sport contest.

(c) (Repealed)

cl 24: Am 2016 (424), Sch 1 [3]; 2019 (118), Sch 1 [17] [18]; 2024 No 16, Sch 2[39].

Part 7A Match-making requirements and fight cards

Part 7A Match-making requirements and fight cards

pt 7A: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[40].

24A Requirements for combatants included on fight card—the Act, section 106(2)(b)

24A Requirements for combatants included on fight card—the Act, section 106(2)(b)

(1) The match-maker for a combat sport contest must not include a combatant on the fight card for the contest unless—

(a) the combatant is—

(i) registered as a combatant for a registration class appropriate for the contest (an appropriate registration class), or

(ii) will, on the day of the contest, be exempt, in accordance with Part 12, from the requirement to be registered as a combatant for an appropriate registration class, and

(b) the combatant has given the Authority—

(i) a current serological clearance for the combatant as at the day of the contest, and

(ii) a current certificate of fitness for the combatant as at the day of the contest, and

(c) the combatant is matched against another combatant on the fight card in relation to the contest or each match comprising the contest.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2) Despite subclause (1)(c), the match-maker may include on the fight card a combatant who is not matched against another combatant if—

(a) the contest is an amateur combat sport contest comprising a single contest and the combatant is listed on the fight card as being a reserve combatant for the contest, or

(b) the contest is an amateur eliminator contest for which only the combatants for each contest in the first round are listed.

(3) In this clause—

amateur eliminator contest means an amateur combat sport contest that—

(a) comprises 2 or more rounds of matches in which the winners of each match in each round progress to the next round of matches in the contest, and

(b) will be conducted in accordance with any policies relating to the conduct of amateur eliminator contests approved by the Authority from time to time.

cl 24A: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[40].

Part 8 Weigh-ins before combat sport contests

Part 8 Weigh-ins before combat sport contests

24B Compulsory weigh-in

24B Compulsory weigh-in

For the Act, section 46(1), a combat sport inspector may direct that a combat sport contest not be held unless a weigh-in has been conducted.

cl 24B: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[41].

25 Attendance of combat sport inspectors, other persons and police officers at weigh-in

25 Attendance of combat sport inspectors, other persons and police officers at weigh-in

(1) The Authority may authorise a combat sport inspector or other person to attend a weigh-in for a professional combat sport contest to view the weigh-in and undertake the following duties—

(a) checking and recording each combatant’s weight,

(b) (Repealed)

(c) entering information in the approved contest form.

(2) Any police officer is authorised to attend a weigh-in.

(3) The promoter of an amateur combat sport contest must ensure that a representative of the relevant approved amateur body attends the weigh-in.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

cl 25: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[42] [43].

26 Viewing of weigh-in

26 Viewing of weigh-in

The promoter of a professional combat sport contest must ensure that a person authorised by the Authority views the weigh-in.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

cl 26: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[44].

27 Provision of weigh-in scales

27 Provision of weigh-in scales

The promoter of a combat sport contest must provide weigh-in scales that meet the specifications specified in the rules for any weigh-in at the contest.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

cl 27: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[45] [46].

28 Weigh-in of all combatants on same set of scales

28 Weigh-in of all combatants on same set of scales

The promoter of a combat sport contest must ensure that all combatants in the contest are weighed in on the same set of scales.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

cl 28: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[47].

29 Weigh-in before combat sport contest

29 Weigh-in before combat sport contest

(1) A combatant must not engage in a combat sport contest unless he or she has submitted himself or herself to the weigh-in for the contest.

(2) The combatant must present himself or herself for the weigh-in—

(a) at the time set by the promoter, in the 24 hours before the scheduled start of the contest, or

(b) if the promoter of the contest has made a written application to the Authority for another period to apply, at the time set by the promoter in the period approved by the Authority.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

30 Functions of an approved amateur body at an amateur weigh-in

30 Functions of an approved amateur body at an amateur weigh-in

For the purposes of section 46 (2) (e) of the Act, the functions of an approved amateur body at a weigh-in relating to an amateur combat sport contest are—

(a) to supervise the weigh-in, and

(b) to record the weight of each combatant in the contest, taken at the weigh-in, in the combatant’s medical record book.

cl 30: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[48].

Part 9 Medical examinations at combat sport contests

Part 9 Medical examinations at combat sport contests

31 Appointment of attending medical practitioner

31 Appointment of attending medical practitioner

The promoter of a combat sport contest must appoint the attending medical practitioner for the contest, and provide the name of the practitioner to the Authority, at least 5 days before the contest or within any shorter period that the Authority may approve.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

cl 31: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[49] [50].

32 Provision of equipment

32 Provision of equipment

The promoter of a combat sport contest must provide a bed or plinth in each dressing room for use by the attending medical practitioner in conducting medical examinations.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

cl 32: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[51].

33 Pre-contest medical examinations of combatants—the Act, section 57(1)

33 Pre-contest medical examinations of combatants—the Act, section 57(1)

(1) The prescribed examination is a medical examination sufficient to enable the attending medical practitioner to complete the approved form for the pre-contest medical examination of the combatant (the pre-contest medical examination form).

(2) If the attending medical practitioner imposes a medical suspension on the combatant following the medical examination, the attending medical practitioner must include the following information in the pre-contest medical examination form—

(a) details of the medical suspension,

(b) any conditions the attending medical practitioner recommends must be met before the suspension ends.

(3) The pre-contest medical examination form must include a declaration by the combatant that, at the time of the contest the combatant—

(a) is not subject of a medical suspension, and

(b) is not otherwise suspended from engaging as a combatant in a combat sport contest or sparring, and

(c) has not suffered a concussion within the 30 days before the contest.

(4) The attending medical practitioner must give the completed pre-contest medical examination form to the combat sport inspector present at the contest at the conclusion of the contest.

cl 33: Am 2019 (118), Sch 1 [19]. Subst 2024 No 16, Sch 2[52].

34 Post-contest medical examinations of combatants—the Act, section 57(3)

34 Post-contest medical examinations of combatants—the Act, section 57(3)

(1) The prescribed examination is a medical examination sufficient to enable the attending medical practitioner to complete the approved form for the post-contest medical examination of the combatant (the post-contest medical examination form).

(2) If the attending medical practitioner imposes a medical suspension on the combatant following the medical examination, the attending medical practitioner must include the following information in the post-contest medical examination form—

(a) the details of the medical suspension,

(b) any conditions the attending medical practitioner recommends must be met before the suspension ends.

(3) The attending medical practitioner must give the completed post-contest medical examination form to the combat sport inspector present at the contest as soon as possible after the contest.

cl 34: Am 2019 (118), Sch 1 [20]. Subst 2024 No 16, Sch 2[52].

35 Production of medical record books

35 Production of medical record books

A registered combatant must produce any medical record book issued to the combatant to the following persons—

(a) a medical practitioner undertaking any pre-contest or post-contest examination of the combatant,

(b) the medical practitioner in attendance at any contest, including those held outside New South Wales or overseas.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

36 Recording of medical suspensions in register of combatants

36 Recording of medical suspensions in register of combatants

For the purposes of section 17 (2) (i) of the Act, the following is prescribed as information that must be contained in the register of combatants—

(a) a certification in a combatant’s medical record book that, in the opinion of a medical practitioner, the combatant should not engage in any contest or sparring before a specified date,

(b) details of any note in any approved form for the pre-contest medical examination of a combatant about a medical suspension imposed following the pre-contest medical examination of that combatant and of any other conditions that the medical practitioner recommended be required to be met before that suspension should be lifted,

(c) details of any note in any approved form for the post-contest medical examination of a combatant about a medical suspension imposed following the post-contest medical examination of that combatant and of any other conditions that the medical practitioner recommended be required to be met before that suspension should be lifted,

(d) details of any other medical suspension imposed on a combatant, including any conditions recommended or required to be met for the medical suspension to be lifted or end.

cl 36: Subst 2019 (118), Sch 1 [21]. Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[53].

Part 10 Conduct of combat sport contests

Part 10 Conduct of combat sport contests

37 Supply of weight gloves

37 Supply of weight gloves

The promoter of a combat sport contest must supply clean, serviceable and appropriate weight gloves in accordance with the rules for each combatant engaged at the combat sport contest who is listed on the fight card for the contest.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

cl 37: Subst 2024 No 16, Sch 2[54].

38 Inspection of protective clothing and equipment at the contest

38 Inspection of protective clothing and equipment at the contest

A person must not engage as a combatant in a combat sport contest unless, before the contest, a combat sport inspector or referee has inspected the combatant’s gloves, bandages, protective clothing and equipment.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

cl 38: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[55].

39 Clothing must comply

39 Clothing must comply

A combatant must not during a combat sport contest wear gloves, bandages, protective clothing or equipment that does not comply with the requirements of the Act, this Regulation or the rules for the class of combatant and style of combat sport to be contested.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

cl 39: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[56].

40 Combatants and promoters must comply with directions about protective clothing or equipment

40 Combatants and promoters must comply with directions about protective clothing or equipment

A combatant and a promoter at a combat sport contest must comply with a direction of a combat sport inspector in relation to the wearing of protective clothing or equipment.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

cl 40: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[56]–[58].

41 Prohibited clothing and equipment

41 Prohibited clothing and equipment

A combatant must not, during a combat sport contest, wear any straps, buckles, metal or other objects, or clothing that may cause injury.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

cl 41: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[56].

41A Supply of medical equipment—the Act, section 46(1)

41A Supply of medical equipment—the Act, section 46(1)

(1) The promoter of a combat sport contest must ensure that any medical equipment, medical supplies, drugs or medications specified in the rules as being required for a contest are at the contest.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

(2) The promoter must, before the start of the contest, ensure the medical equipment, medical supplies, drugs or medications are—

(a) operational or fit for use, and

(b) located in the contest area, and

(c) readily accessible to the attending medical practitioner.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

cl 41A: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[59].

42 Persons in attendance within contest area must comply with combat sport inspector’s directions

42 Persons in attendance within contest area must comply with combat sport inspector’s directions

A person attending a combat sport contest and who is within the contest area must comply with any instruction issued by a combat sport inspector.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

43 Persons in attendance within the contest area must not act offensively

43 Persons in attendance within the contest area must not act offensively

A person attending a combat sport contest and who is within the contest area must not use offensive, intimidatory, defamatory, racist or inappropriate language.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

44 Obligations of persons working in combatant’s corner at a professional or amateur contest

44 Obligations of persons working in combatant’s corner at a professional or amateur contest

(1) A person must not work in a combatant’s corner during a professional combat sport contest or an amateur combat sport contest unless the person is registered as a trainer or second for the class applicable to that contest, or is exempt from the requirement to be registered as a trainer or second.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2) A person who works in a combatant’s corner during a professional combat sport contest or an amateur combat sport contest must provide evidence of the person’s registration or of the person’s identity to the combat sport inspector or police officer in attendance on request.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

cl 44: Am 2019 (118), Sch 1 [22] [23].

45 Standard post-contest rest periods

45 Standard post-contest rest periods

A combatant must comply with the rules in relation to standard post-contest rest periods for the class of combatant and styles of combat sport to be contested.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

cl 45: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[60].

46 Provision of serology before a contest

46 Provision of serology before a contest

For the purposes of section 46 (2) (c) of the Act, the Authority must be provided with a combatant’s current serological clearance at least 5 days before the weigh-in unless approval has been granted by the Authority for late provision of the clearance.

cl 46: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[61] [62].

46A Additional functions of attending medical practitioners—the Act, section 106(2)(b)

46A Additional functions of attending medical practitioners—the Act, section 106(2)(b)

The attending medical practitioner’s functions in relation to medical equipment, medical supplies, drugs or medications supplied at a combat sport contest are—

(a) to use or apply, or supervise the use or application of, any medical equipment or medical supply on a combatant in the contest, and

(b) to supply or administer, or supervise the supply or administration of, any drug or medication to a combatant in the contest.

cl 46A: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[63].

47 Functions of an approved amateur body at an amateur combat sport contest

47 Functions of an approved amateur body at an amateur combat sport contest

For the purposes of section 46 (2) (e) of the Act, the following are the functions of an approved amateur body at an amateur combat sport contest—

(a) to appoint, and oversee the performance of, referees, judges and timekeepers officiating at the contest,

(b) to support the combat sport inspector to ensure that the contest is conducted in accordance with the Act, this Regulation and the rules,

(c) to implement its risk management policies and procedures, as submitted to the Authority, in relation to the contest,

(d) to record the contest result in the combatant’s medical record book,

(e) to maintain a record of the results of the contest,

(f) to report on the contest as required by the Authority,

(g) to assist the combat sport inspector to supervise and monitor the change room areas being utilised for the contest,

(h) to ensure the contest is held in accordance with the approved sports rules for the contest.

cl 47: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[64].

48 Police officers authorised to attend combat sport contests

48 Police officers authorised to attend combat sport contests

Any police officer is authorised to attend a combat sport contest.

49 Incapacity of referee

49 Incapacity of referee

If the referee becomes incapacitated during a combat sport contest, the combat sport inspector is to direct the combatants to cease to engage in the contest.

Part 11 Obligations of promoters regarding combat sport contests

Part 11 Obligations of promoters regarding combat sport contests

50 Combat sport inspector to attend combat sport contest

50 Combat sport inspector to attend combat sport contest

The promoter of a combat sport contest must ensure that at least one combat sport inspector attends the combat sport contest and is present in the contest area for the whole of the contest.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

cl 50: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[65] [66].

50A Attending medical practitioner to attend combat sport contests—the Act, section 106(2)(b)

50A Attending medical practitioner to attend combat sport contests—the Act, section 106(2)(b)

The promoter of a combat sport contest must ensure that at least 1 attending medical practitioner attends, and is present in the contest area for the whole of, the contest.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

cl 50A: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[67].

50B Representative of amateur approved body to attend amateur combat sport contests—the Act, section 106(2)(b)

50B Representative of amateur approved body to attend amateur combat sport contests—the Act, section 106(2)(b)

(1) The promoter of an amateur combat sport contest must ensure that at least 1 representative of the relevant approved amateur body for the contest attends, and is present for the whole of, the contest.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

(2) In this clause—

relevant approved amateur body, for an amateur combat sport contest, means the approved amateur body that approved the contest.

cl 50B: Ins 2024 No 16, Sch 2[67].

51 Combatants not on fight card cannot compete

51 Combatants not on fight card cannot compete

The promoter of a combat sport contest must ensure that only combatants who are included on the fight card, and approved by the Authority, engage in the contest.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

cl 51: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[68].

52 Advising Authority that contest not being held

52 Advising Authority that contest not being held

The promoter of a combat sport contest must advise the Authority if the contest is not being held as soon as this information becomes available to the promoter.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

cl 52: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[69].

53 Insurance requirements

53 Insurance requirements

The promoter of a combat sport contest must ensure that the contest is covered by required insurance policies as determined by the Authority and notified in writing to the promoter before the contest and that the contest is held in accordance with the requirements of the insurance policies that cover the contest.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

cl 53: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[70].

54 Contest area must be compliant

54 Contest area must be compliant

The promoter of a combat sport contest must ensure that the contest area, including the ring or cage, complies with any requirements of this Regulation and the rules.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

cl 54: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[71].

55 Announcements

55 Announcements

The promoter of a combat sport contest must ensure that any announcements required by the Authority and notified in writing to the promoter before the contest are made at the contest.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

cl 55: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[72].

56 Provision of equipment

56 Provision of equipment

The promoter of a combat sport contest must provide a hammer and bell for the timekeeper at the contest.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

cl 56: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[73].

57 Communicating responsibility to comply with law

57 Communicating responsibility to comply with law

The promoter of a combat sport contest must, before the commencement of a combat sport event, communicate to persons associated with the contest their responsibility to comply with the Act, this Regulation and the rules, verbally or in writing.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—20 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—40 penalty units.

cl 57: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[74].

Part 12 Exemptions

Part 12 Exemptions

58 Exemptions of styles of combat sports

58 Exemptions of styles of combat sports

(1) For the purposes of section 106 (2) (c) of the Act, the Authority may exempt a style of combat sport from the whole of the Act if the Authority is satisfied that the sport does not require regulation under the Act.

(2) An exemption is to be made by order published in the Gazette.

59

59, 59A (Repealed)

60 Certain industry participants exempt from registration requirement—the Act, section 106(2)(c)

60 Certain industry participants exempt from registration requirement—the Act, section 106(2)(c)

(1) A person who ordinarily resides in another State or Territory is exempt from the requirement to be registered as a trainer under the Act if the person is—

(a) registered or licensed to carry out an activity as a trainer, or as an individual who assists a combatant as advised by a trainer or assists a trainer in the preparation of combatants (a second), by an equivalent Australian regulatory body, or

(b) registered or affiliated with an approved sporting organisation and the person is not required to be registered or licensed to carry out an activity as a trainer or second by an equivalent Australian regulatory body in the other State or Territory.

(2) A person who ordinarily resides outside Australia is exempt from the requirement to be registered as a trainer under the Act if the person is registered or licensed to carry out an activity as a trainer or second by—

(a) an equivalent overseas regulatory body, or

(b) an approved sporting organisation.

(3) A person who ordinarily resides in another State or Territory is exempt from the requirement to be registered as a judge, referee or timekeeper under the Act if the person is registered or licensed to carry out an activity as a judge, referee or timekeeper by an equivalent Australian regulatory body.

(4) A person who ordinarily resides outside Australia is exempt from the requirement to be registered as a judge, referee or timekeeper under the Act if—

(a) the person has been appointed by an international sporting organisation to carry out an activity as a judge, referee or timekeeper at a combat sport contest, and

(b) the Authority has determined, by order published on the Authority’s website, that the contest is significant.

(5) A person exempt from a requirement under this clause must give the Authority or a combat sport inspector evidence of the person’s registration, licence or affiliation if requested by the Authority or combat sport inspector.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(6) A person exempt from a requirement under this clause must not carry out an activity as a referee unless the person has undertaken, and successfully completed to the standard required by the Authority, any training or education programs required by the Authority.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

cl 60: Subst 2024 No 16, Sch 2[75].

61

61–62 (Repealed)

Part 13 Miscellaneous

Part 13 Miscellaneous

63 Serological clearances

63 Serological clearances

(1) For the purposes of section 7 (1) (a) of the Act, the following medical conditions or diseases are specified—

(a) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV),

(b) Hepatitis B,

(c) Hepatitis C.

(2) For the Act, section 7(2), the period prescribed is—

(a) for a serological clearance relating to a person who is aged under 18 years—the period of 12 months before the date when the certificate is sought to be relied on, or

(b) otherwise—the period of 6 months before the date when the certificate is sought to be relied on.

cl 63: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[76].

64 Authorisation of police officers to exercise functions of combat sport inspectors

64 Authorisation of police officers to exercise functions of combat sport inspectors

(1) For the purposes of section 84 (3) of the Act, the Commissioner of Police may, by instrument in writing, authorise—

(a) one or more police officers, or

(b) one or more classes of police officers,

to exercise functions conferred or imposed on combat sport inspectors by or under the Act, subject to the limitations (if any) specified in the authorisation and to the limitation specified in subclause (3).

Note.

Section 84 (3) of the Act provides that a police officer so authorised is, subject to any such limitations, taken to be a combat sport inspector.

(2) The Commissioner of Police may, by instrument in writing, vary or revoke an authorisation.

(3) The functions that may be exercised by police officers so authorised are those from time to time determined by the Authority.

(4) A police officer who is authorised under this clause to exercise a function conferred or imposed on a combat sport inspector may exercise the function of the combat sport inspector under this Regulation in relation to a combat sport contest or weigh-in for a combat sport contest.

(5) Subclause (4) applies whether or not the police officer is the combat sport inspector for the contest or weigh-in.

(6) This clause has effect subject to any applicable limitations referred to in section 84 of the Act.

65 Waiver of fee

65 Waiver of fee

The Authority may waive any fee payable under this Regulation in whole or in part.

66 Penalty notices

66 Penalty notices

For the purposes of section 105 of the Act—

(a) each offence created by a provision of the Act or this Regulation specified in Column 1 of Schedule 2 is prescribed, and

(b) the prescribed penalty for the offence is the amount specified in Column 2 of Schedule 2 opposite the relevant provision.

67 Transitional provision—applications for registration of combatants or for permit not finally determined

67 Transitional provision—applications for registration of combatants or for permit not finally determined

An application for registration as a combatant or for a permit made under the Combat Sports Act 2008 and not finally determined before the commencement of this Regulation is to be dealt with in accordance with the Combat Sports Act 2013 and this Regulation.

68 Transitional provisions—pending applications for registration as promoter, manager or match-maker

68 Transitional provisions—pending applications for registration as promoter, manager or match-maker

(1) If an application for registration as a manager is made under the Act by an existing registered manager (but not determined by the Authority) before 31 January 2015, sections 20 and 21 of the Act are taken not to apply in relation to the applicant’s carrying out of an activity as a manager or holding oneself out as being a manager until the day on which the Authority notifies the applicant that the registration has been granted or refused or the application has been treated as being withdrawn (as the case requires).

(2) If an application for registration as a match-maker is made under the Act by an existing registered match-maker (but not determined by the Authority) before 31 January 2015, sections 20 and 21 of the Act are taken not to apply in relation to the applicant’s carrying out of an activity as a match-maker or holding oneself out as being a match-maker until the day on which the Authority notifies the applicant that the registration has been granted or refused or the application has been treated as being withdrawn (as the case requires).

(3) If an application for registration as a promoter is made under the Act by an existing registered promoter (but not determined by the Authority) before 31 January 2015, sections 20, 21 and 41 (1) (b) of the Act are taken not to apply in relation to the applicant’s arranging a combat sport contest or holding oneself out as being a promoter until the day on which the Authority notifies the applicant that the registration has been granted or refused or the application has been treated as being withdrawn (as the case requires).

(4) In this clause—

existing registered manager means a person who was, immediately before the repeal of the Combat Sports Act 2008, registered as a manager.

existing registered match-maker means a person who was, immediately before the repeal of the Combat Sports Act 2008, registered as a match-maker.

existing registered promoter means a person who was, immediately before the repeal of the Combat Sports Act 2008, registered as a promoter.

Schedule 1 Excluded sports, martial arts and activities

Schedule 1 Excluded sports, martial arts and activities

(Clause 4)

sch 1: Am 2016 (424), Sch 1 [7]–[13]; 2018 (440), cl 3; 2019 (638), cl 3.

Schedule 2 Penalty notice offences

Schedule 2 Penalty notice offences

(Clause 66)

| Column 1 | Column 2 | | | Penalty | | Provision of the Act | | | Section 8(4A) | $1,100 | | Section 9 (a) | $880 | | Section 9 (b) | $550 | | Section 14(6) | $550 | | Section 20 (1) (a) | $880 | | Section 20 (1) (b) | $550 | | Section 20(3) | (a) in the circumstances specified in the penalty, paragraph (a)—$1760(b) otherwise—$1100 | | Section 20(4) | (a) in the circumstances specified in the penalty, paragraph (a)—$1760(b) otherwise—$1100 | | Section 21 (1) | $550 | | Section 21 (2) | $3,600 | | Section 27(5) | (a) for an individual—$550(b) otherwise—$1,100 | | Section 36 (1) (a) | $550 | | Section 36 (1) (b) | $880 | | Section 36 (2) | $880 | | Section 36 (3) | $1,760 | | Section 36 (4) | $5,500 | | Section 37A(1) | $550 | | Section 37A(2) | (a) for an individual—$550(b) otherwise—$1,100 | | Section 37D(5) | $550 | | Section 37K | $550 | | Section 39(1) | (a) for an individual—$3,960(b) otherwise—$7,920 | | Section 42(4) | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Section 47 | $5,500 | | Section 48 (1) | $880 | | Section 48 (2) | $880 | | Section 49 (2) | $880 | | Section 50(1) | $550 | | Section 50(3) | $220 | | Section 51(1) | (a) for an individual—$1,760(b) otherwise—$3,520 | | Section 52 | (a) for an individual—$1,760(b) otherwise—$3,520 | | Section 53 | (a) for an individual—$1,760(b) otherwise—$3,520 | | Section 54 | (a) for an individual—$1,760(b) otherwise—$3,520 | | Section 55 | $550 | | Section 58 (1) | $110 | | Section 58(2) | (a) for an individual—$5,550(b) otherwise—$11,000 | | Section 59 (1) | $110 | | Section 60 | $5,500 | | Section 61 (4) | $550 | | Section 62 (6) (a) | $5,500 | | Section 62 (6) (b) | $880 | | Section 66(1) | $5,500 | | Section 69 | $550 | | Section 71 (6) | $550 | | Section 75 (8) (a) | $1,760 | | Section 75 (8) (c) | $880 | | Section 89 | $550 (in the case of an individual) or $1,100 (in the case of a corporation) | | Section 90 | $1,100 (in the case of an individual) or $2,200 (in the case of a corporation) | | Section 92 | $1,100 (in the case of an individual) or $2,200 (in the case of a corporation) | | Provision of this Regulation | | | Clause 9B(2) | $550 | | Clause 9C(2) | $550 | | Clause 9D | $550 | | Clause 13 | $220 | | Clause 14 | $220 | | Clause 16 (1) | $220 | | Clause 22A(1) | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 24A(1) | $220 | | Clause 25(3) | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 26 | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 27 | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 28 | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 29 | $220 | | Clause 31 | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 32 | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 35 | $220 | | Clause 37 | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 38 | $220 | | Clause 39 | $220 | | Clause 40 | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 41 | $220 | | Clause 41A(1) | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 41A(2) | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 42 | $220 | | Clause 43 | $220 | | Clause 44 (1) | $220 | | Clause 44 (2) | $220 | | Clause 45 | $220 | | Clause 50 | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 50A | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 50B(1) | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 51 | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 52 | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 53 | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 54 | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 55 | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 56 | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 57 | (a) for an individual—$220(b) otherwise—$440 | | Clause 60(5) | $220 | | Clause 60(6) | $220 |

sch 2: Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[77] [78].

Schedule 3 Fees

Schedule 3 Fees

(1) For the purposes of sections 11 (3), 23 (3) and 40 (3) of the Act, the amount of the fee payable under those subsections is the amount specified under the heading “Total” in this Schedule in relation to the application concerned.

(2) If an application for registration or for a permit—

(a) is refused by the Authority, or

(b) is withdrawn by the applicant before the registration or permit concerned is issued, or

(c) is treated by the Authority as having been withdrawn,

the fee that has been paid in connection with the application is to be refunded to the applicant, except for any amount specified under the heading “Processing component” in this Schedule (which is taken to be a fee to cover the costs incurred by the Authority in processing the application concerned).

| Item | Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | | | Type of fee | Fixed component | Processing component | Total | | 1 | Application for registration as a combatant who competes only in amateur combat sport contests | $0 | $20 | $20 | | 2 | Application for registration as a combatant who competes in professional combat sport contests or both amateur combat sport contests and professional combat sport contests | $0 | $100 | $100 | | 3 | Replacement of medical record book | $0 | $50 | $50 | | 4 | Application for registration as a promoter, manager or match-maker | $30 | $450 | $480 | | 5 | Application for registration as a judge, referee, timekeeper, trainer or second | $0 | $100 | $100 | | 6 | Application for a permit to hold an amateur combat sport contest where 50 or fewer tickets are to be issued | $0 | $100 | $100 | | 7 | Application for a permit to hold an amateur combat sport contest where 51–200 tickets are to be issued | $50 | $200 | $250 | | 8 | Application for a permit to hold an amateur combat sport contest where more than 200 tickets are to be issued | $200 | $200 | $400 | | 9 | Application for a permit to hold a professional combat sport contest where 500 or fewer tickets are to be issued | $650 | $200 | $850 | | 10 | Application for a permit to hold a professional combat sport contest where 501–2,000 tickets are to be issued | $1,800 | $200 | $2,000 | | 11 | Application for a permit to hold a professional combat sport contest where more than 2,000 tickets are to be issued | $4,800 | $200 | $5,000 |

sch 3: Ins 2019 (118), Sch 1 [24]. Am 2024 No 16, Sch 2[80].