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Decisions

We publish arbitration determinations for anti-doping cases. For all other arbitrations, we publish determinations where the parties agree, or where the decision sets a precedent. Use the search box or filters to find decisions.

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102 results

  • Michael Freiberg and Kieran Murphy v AusCycling

    A dispute between athletes and AusCycling concerning its Athlete Categorisation and Standards Process.
    Matter number:
    NST-E24-444517
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Other (CEO approved) dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Applicant v National Sporting Body

    A dispute between the Applicant and the National Sporting Body, the Applicant disputing the breach notice following an investigation into alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy.
    Matter number:
    NST- E24-400771
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Disciplinary dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Ellery Hulme v Hockey Australia

    A dispute following the imposition of a lifetime ban on a member.
    Matter number:
    NST-E24-283223
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Disciplinary dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Coach v National Sporting Body

    A dispute between a Coach and National Sporting Body following an investigation by Sport Integrity Australia into an alleged breach of the sport’s Child Safeguarding Policy.
    Matter number:
    NST- E24-258089
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Disciplinary dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Athlete v National Sporting Body

    Non-selection Appeal for the World Championships
    Matter number:
    NST- E24-315086
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Selection and eligibility dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Jackson Love v Athletics Australia

    Non-nomination Appeal for the 2024 Paralympic Games.
    Matter number:
    NST-E24-287345
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Selection and eligibility dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Para-Athlete v National Sporting Organisation

    Non-nomination Appeal for the 2024 Paralympic Games.
    Matter number:
    NST-E24-287301
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Selection and eligibility dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Para-Athlete v National Sporting Organisation

    Non-nomination Appeal for the 2024 Paralympic Games.
    Matter number:
    NST-E24-267272
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Selection and eligibility dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Ambrosia Malone v Hockey Australia

    Nomination Appeal for the 2024 Olympic Games.
    Matter number:
    NST-E24-270449
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Selection and eligibility dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Applicant v National Sporting Organisation

    A dispute between an applicant and a National Sporting Organisation.
    Matter number:
    NST-E24-216406
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Disciplinary dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Appellant v National Sporting Body

    A dispute of an athlete’s non-nomination to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
    Matter number:
    NST-E24-225999
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Selection and eligibility dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Lisa Jane Weightman v Athletics Australia

    Non nomination Appeal for the 2024 Olympic Games.
    Matter number:
    NST-E24-197449
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Selection and eligibility dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Appellant v Water Polo Australia

    Non-nomination Appeal for the 2024 Olympic Games
    Matter number:
    NST-E24-189691
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Selection and eligibility dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Athlete v National Sporting Organisation

    Selection appeal for International Event.
    Matter number:
    NST-E24-166246
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Selection and eligibility dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Benjamin Manning v Paddle Australia

    Non-nomination Appeal for the 2024 Olympic Games.
    Matter number:
    NST-E24-120580
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Selection and eligibility dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Member v Sporting Body

    Dispute regarding alleged breaches of a sport’s Code of Conduct.
    Matter number:
    NST-E23-404055
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Disciplinary dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Juliet Lahood v Australian Taekwondo

    Athlete disputing her non-selection to the Australian team for the Continental Qualification Tournament.
    Matter number:
    NST-E24-96019
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Selection and eligibility dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Jamie Pittman v CombatAus

    Dispute regarding disciplinary action taken against a National Head Coach under the member protection policy.
    Matter number:
    NST-E24-4932
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Disciplinary dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Natalie Smith v Shooting Australia

    Australian National Shooting Team athlete disputing non-selection in two additional events at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup.
    Matter number:
    NST-E24-72453
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Selection and eligibility dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Jessica Jung v Australian Ice Racing

    A dispute between a Coach and National Sporting Organisation regarding alleged breaches of the sport’s Child Safeguarding Policy.
    Matter number:
    NST-E23-382795
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Disciplinary dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • The Appellants v Gymnastics Australia (Appeal)

    Appeal of NST General Division determination affirming non-selection of Appellant’s for International Sporting Event.
    Matter number:
    NST-E24-4194
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Appeal
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration