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Discrimination Act 1991
23ASporting activities
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23A Sporting activities It is unlawful for a person responsible for the organisation or administration of a formally organised sporting activity (including a coach or manager) to discriminate against another person in relation to participation in the activity. Examples—formally organised sporting activity • basketball competition organised by a private school • dodgeball league match Examples—informally organised sporting activity • backyard cricket match between friends • game at a child’s birthday party