❓ 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
Member
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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