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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