What is happening and why? The first World Anti-Doing Code (Code) was approved in January 2003. At that time, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) committed to making sure that the Code would be a living document, which would be reviewed periodically. Since then, there have been several reviews leading to multiple revised versions of the
War on Doping in Sport: 2027 updates to the World Anti-Doping Code Read More »
Sports lawyer Paul Horvath says the Hollands incident highlights how critical a club’s duty of care really is. In high‑risk sports like AFL, employers must take every reasonable step to protect player wellbeing — physically and psychologically. WorkSafe’s investigation will now test whether those standards were met. Read the full article where Paul speaks with
“Duty of Care by Clubs in Professional Sport & the Elijah Hollands case” Read More »
Sportslawyer is pleased to announce that our Principal, Paul Horvath has been named in the Best Lawyers again for 2027. This achievement is thanks to our team’s dedicated and close partnership with our clients.
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Paul Horvath says the AFL Tribunal’s handling of the Butters–Foote case exposed technology adaptation issues, including remote‑hearing distractions and a tribunal member driving mid‑proceeding. He suggests that mediation could be explored as a potential resolution option, before matters proceed to time-consuming tribunal processes where appropriate. The appeal succeeded due to an error of law, not
Paul Horvath on 3AW with Jacqui Felgate – AFL Tribunal Process and Clubs’ Duty of Care Read More »
The discussion focuses on the AFL’s newly finalised illicit drugs policy, which introduces hair testing and applies to both the AFL and AFLW. Tom Elliott questions why drug use is treated differently from other medical issues, arguing that injuries and illnesses are openly disclosed while drug-related matters are kept confidential. Sports lawyer Paul Horvath explains
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2025 was a standout year for SportsLawyer. Working closely with athletes, clubs, sporting organisations, and commercial partners across Australia, the team at SportsLawyer delivered strategic, practical outcomes at every level of the sporting ecosystem—from grassroots to elite competition.
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Please see below an article written by Sean Teuma and first published on The Daily Telegraph on 3 February 2026. ‘We’re not bluffing’ : 30 bush footy players, officials strike after Mathew Nean’s 20-year ban not addressed 30 players and official have confirmed strike action in the Group-4 competition after Mathew Nean’s controversial 20-year suspension
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Mathew is a proud Indigenous rugby league player who we have been assisting for the past four years. In 2016, he was suspended for 20 years from playing and participating in rugby league – all because of a referee contact incident that has to be seen to be believed. Recently, our principal Paul Horvath was
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In 2022, the Victoria University conducted a survey found that over 80% of respondents, faced some form of abuse in community sports. This survey highlights the necessity of identifying and dismantling these pervasive cultural norms that often normalise harmful behaviours. Sport, requires a safe and abuse-free environment to be maintained by all stakeholders, athletes, coaches,
Abuse in Sport: Mitigating Risk for All Participants in Sporting Organisations Read More »
The case of Shayna Jack highlights the complex and often controversial nature of doping accusations in sports. When an athlete tests positive for a banned substance but claims they have no knowledge of how the drug entered their system, it raises difficult questions about responsibility and fairness under global anti-doping rules. You can find Case In Point in all of
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