Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988
7Exclusion of certain persons who are contestants in sporting activities
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7 Exclusion of certain persons who are contestants in sporting activities
A person is deemed not to be a worker within the meaning of this Act while he is, pursuant to a contract –
(a) participating as a contestant in any sporting or athletic activity;
(b) engaged in training or preparing himself with a view to his so participating; or
(c) travelling in connection with his so participating or being so engaged –
if, under that contract, he is not entitled to any remuneration other than remuneration for the doing of those things.