Hon Nick Goiran asks the Minister for Sport and Recreation about the catalyst, consultation process, and resolution of concerns regarding the Combat Sports Act 1987 (MMA Contest Amendment Rules 2025).

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1472Legislative Council
Asked
14 April 2026
Portfolio: Sport and Recreation

Question

I refer to theCombat Sports Act 1987 (MMA Contest Amendment Rules 2025, and I ask:(a) what was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the rules;(b) who was consulted prior to these amendment rules being finalised;(c) in reference to (b), did any person consulted raise any concerns;(d) if yes to (c), what were these concerns;(e) in reference to (d), have the finalised amendment rules addressed these concerns; and(f) if no to (e), why not? I refer to theCombat Sports Act 1987 (MMA Contest Amendment Rules 2025, and I ask: (a) what was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the rules; (b) who was consulted prior to these amendment rules being finalised; (c) in reference to (b), did any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) in reference to (d), have the finalised amendment rules addressed these concerns; and (f) if no to (e), why not?

Answer

This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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