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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

  • Kelly Mann v Australian Powerlifting Union

    Dispute regarding disciplinary action taken against a coach under the member protection policy.
    Matter number:
    NST-E23-106167
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Disciplinary dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Georgina Collin v Paddle Australia

    National Selection appeal.
    Matter number:
    NST-E23-97851
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Selection and eligibility dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Member and Club (and National Sporting Body)

    The National Sporting Body sought the National Sports Tribunal’s assistance to resolve an ongoing dispute between a Member and a Club.
    Matter number:
    NST-E21-591928
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Bullying, harassment and discrimination dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Mediation

  • Member v National Sporting Organisation

    Disciplinary action against a technical official for alleged breaches of the National Sporting Organisation’s Child Safeguarding Policy.
    Matter number:
    NST-E23-62941
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Disciplinary dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Member and Member (and National Sporting Body)

    The National Sporting Body received a complaint in relation to an alleged breach of the Director’s code of conduct.
    Matter number:
    NST-E22-353239
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Bullying, harassment and discrimination dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Mediation

  • Hogan v Triathlon Australia

    National Selection appeal
    Matter number:
    NST-E23-47455
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Selection and eligibility dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Samuel Pretscherer v Motorcycling Australia

    Appeal of a decision made by Motorcycling Australia following a process under the National Sporting Body’s Policy.
    Matter number:
    NST-E22-270631
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Disciplinary dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Athlete v National Sporting Organisation

    Non-selection for International sporting events.
    Matter number:
    NST-E23-2401
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Selection and eligibility dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Athlete v Polocrosse Australia

    Whether sanctions imposed by a national sporting organisation on an athlete for fraudulent activity were manifestly excessive
    Matter number:
    NST-E22-245214
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Disciplinary dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Wendy Schaeffer v Equestrian Australia

    Appeal of Equestrian Australia Tribunal decision in respect of alleged cruel practice on a horse.
    Matter number:
    NST-E22-211341
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Disciplinary dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Lizanne Wilmot v AusCycling

    Expert opinion on the application of AusCycling technical regulations for international riders
    Matter number:
    NST-E22-73674
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Selection and eligibility dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Case Appraisal

  • Softball Australia v Steven Albee

    Appeal of sanction imposed by internal Softball Australia Tribunal on a coach.
    Matter number:
    NST-E22-158632
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Disciplinary dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • H v Tennis Australia

    Appeal of the sanction imposed on a parent by a Tennis Australia Tribunal.
    Matter number:
    NST-E22-81227
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Disciplinary dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Member and Member (and National Sporting Body)

    The National Sporting Body received a complaint relating to an alleged breach of the Director’s Code of Conduct.
    Matter number:
    NST-E22-128896
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Bullying, harassment and discrimination dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Mediation

  • Member and NSO v Club and State Sporting Organisation

    A dispute relating to alleged breaches of the NSO Member Protection Policy and Codes of Behaviour.
    Matter number:
    NST-E21-508659
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Disciplinary dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration

  • Sebastian Temesi v Judo Australia

    Commonwealth Games First Instance Selection Appeal.
    Matter number:
    NST-E22-178986
    Date of decision:
    Dispute type:
    Selection and eligibility dispute
    Dispute resolution method:
    Arbitration