Act or Regulation | Requirement |
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Boxing and Martial Arts Act 2000 | Section 4 of the Act allows for the establishment of a Ministerial Advisory Committee. Clause 8 of Department of Premier and Cabinet Circular 22 ‘Establishment and governance requirements for government boards and committees’ requires regular reporting to the Minister of periods not less than 12 monthly. |
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION IN THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2020
The Boxing and Martial Arts Advisory Committee (the Committee) is established pursuant to Section 4 of the Boxing and Martial Arts Act 2000 (the Act) by the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing until 30 June 2020. The Committee considers various issues pertaining to combat sports and provides expert advice and recommendations to the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing.
The Committee comprises seven individuals from various backgrounds with expertise in the boxing and martial arts sector, law, medicine and police enforcement, as follows:
Committee member | Role | Term |
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The Hon Judge Rauf Soulio | Chair A legal practitioner who in the opinion of the Minister has knowledge of relevant legislation affecting the industry. A person who, in the opinion of the Minister, has knowledge of the industry relating to combat sports known as mixed martial arts (karate). | From 30 August 2002 to 31 December 2020 |
Chief Inspector Greg Hutchins | A police officer nominated in writing by the Commissioner of Police. | From 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2020 |
Dr Luisa Rositano | A medical practitioner who in the opinion of the Minister has knowledge of injuries suffered by contestants. A person who in the opinion of the Minister represents persons who are or have been registered as contestants in a class relevant to combat sports (judo and jiujitsu). | From 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2020 |
Mr Tom Ferrauto | A person who in the opinion of the Minister has knowledge as a referee/judge in the industry (boxing, Muay Thai, kick boxing and mixed martial arts). | From 30 August 2002 to 31 December 2020 |
Committee member | Role | Term |
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Ms Laura Bowman | A person who in the opinion of the Minister represents persons who are or have been registered as contestants / trainers in a class relevant to combat sports (Muay Thai). | From 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2020 |
Ms Uschi Artym | A person who in the opinion of the Minister has knowledge as a referee/judge in the industry (boxing). A person who in the opinion of the Minister represents persons who are or have been registered as contestants / trainers in a class relevant to combat sports (boxing). | From 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2020 |
Ms Mandy Graetz | A person who in the opinion of the Minister has knowledge as a referee/judge in the industry (Muay Thai / kick boxing). A person who in the opinion of the Minister represents persons who are or have been registered as contestants / trainers in a class relevant to combat sports (Muay Thai / kick boxing). | From 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2020 |
The gender composition for this Committee is 42.9 per cent males and 57.1 per cent females, which meets the government’s target of 50 per cent of Committee positions being held by women.
BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2020
Number of public boxing or martial arts events in South Australia attended by the Agency in 2019/20:
Boxing | Mixed Martial Arts | Muay Thai | Kick Boxing | Taekwondo | Other |
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0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 10 |
CONTESTANTS | PROMOTERS | TRAINERS | |
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Number of approved applications for a new registration / licence in 2019–20 | 43 | 0 | 4 |
Number of approved applications for renewal of a registration / licence in 2019–20 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
Total number of current registration / licence holders at 30 June 2020 | 344 | 13 | 56 |
Boxing | Mixed Martial Arts | Muay Thai | Other | |
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Number of rules approved by the Minister in 2019–20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Number of rules amended by the Minister in 2019–20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Number of rules revoked by the Minister in 2019–20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Activity | Number |
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s.15 reviews by the Minister commenced in 2019–20 | 0 |
s. 16 reviews by the Tribunal commenced in 2019–20 | 0 |
Exemptions to part or whole of the Act granted in 2019–20 | 2 |
REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2020
During the 2019–20 period, the Committee held four Ordinary meetings and zero Special / Out of Session meetings.
Report on Significant Issues Considered (including significant injury or other safety issues) or Feedback on Applications Received
Report on Significant Policy, Legislation or Rules Reviews
Report on Significant Consultations or Contact with the Sector
Any Other Matters of Note
Act or Regulation | Requirement |
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Game On Expert Panel | Clause 8 of Department of Premier and Cabinet Circular 22 ‘Establishment and governance requirements for government boards and committees’ requires regular reporting to the Minister of periods not less than 12 monthly. |
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION IN THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2020
The Game On Expert Panel (the Panel) was established by the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing from 17 May 2019 until the end of the project. The Panel considers various issues pertaining to emerging trends, technologies and issues impacting the future of sport and provides expert advice and recommendations to the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing.
The Committee comprises seven (7) individuals from various backgrounds with expertise in the sport, technology and innovation, academia, media and government.
Committee Member | Role | Term |
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The Hon. Amanda Vanstone | Chair A person who, in the opinion of the Minister, has experience and knowledge relating to the development of government policy. | 9 July 2019 to end of project |
Mr Anton Andreacchio | Ordinary Member A person who, in the opinion of the Minister, has knowledge of the industry relating to technology, fan engagement and youth. | 18 June 2019 to end of project |
Mr Mark Bickley | Ordinary Member A person who, in the opinion of the Minister, has knowledge of the industry relating to sport, media and broadcasting. | 17 May 2019 to end of project |
Mr Paul Di Iulio | Ordinary Member A person who, in the opinion of the Minister, has knowledge of the industry relating to local government and active recreation. | 17 May 2019 to end of project |
Ms Leeanne Grantham | Ordinary Member A person who, in the opinion of the Minister, has knowledge of the industry relating to women in sport, volunteers, regions, and high performance sport. | 17 May 2019 to end of project |
Professor Timothy Olds | Ordinary Member A person who, in the opinion of the Minister, has knowledge of the industry relating to health science, children’s integrated movement guidelines and higher education. | 17 May 2019 to end of project |
Ms Kylie Taylor | Ordinary Member Chief Executive of the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing. | 17 May 2019 to end of project |
The gender composition for this Committee is, therefore, 57.1% males and 42.9% females.
REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2020
During the period, the Committee held four (4) Ordinary meetings and zero (0) Special / Out of Session meetings.
Report on Significant Issues Considered
Any Other Matters of Note