Question on Notice regarding Sport Integrity Australia investigation into abuse allegations at the Western Australian Institute of Sport and other potential complaints. The Minister acknowledges awareness of other complaints related to Water-Polo and outlines the process for handling complaints.

AnsweredQoN 242Legislative Assembly
Asked
20 October 2021
Portfolio
Sport and Recreation

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I refer to the Sport Integrity Australia investigation into allegations of abuse made by former gymnasts against the Western Australian Institute of Sport between 1986 and 2016, and I ask: (a) Is the Minister aware of any other complaints or allegations; (b) If so, in relation to what sports are these allegations; and (c) What are you doing to ensure these complaints are being handled with all due care and attention?

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Answered
23 November 2021
Responded by
Minister for Sport and Recreation
Response time
11 days
(a)                Yes
(b)                Water-Polo
(c)               When a complaint is received by our office we direct it to the appropriate complaints process established by that State Sporting Association of Sporting Body.  If complainants are unhappy with the response of the State    Sporting Body, they are encouraged to contact Sport Integrity Australia for independent review.

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