Achieving a just outcome in a disciplinary action

A high profile Canberra organisation was the subject of disciplinary action and unfair treatment, being fined a six-figure amount by its industry regulator for alleged breaches of the governing legislation.  The organisation sought help from Dennis Martin and Allistar Twigg of Snedden Hall & Gallop (SHG Lawyers). After initially refusing to provide any evidence on

Achieving a just outcome in a disciplinary action2022-10-04T05:53:28+11:00

Now we know what the future holds! Sport Law event Canberra

After opening remarks from Kate Palmer, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Sports Commission, we were treated to a presentation on key sport law issues by Professor Jack Anderson, Director of Sports Law, University of Melbourne at the AIS on Wednesday 23 May 2018. Jack spoke strongly on the IAAF regulations and governance of women’s sport, reflecting

Now we know what the future holds! Sport Law event Canberra2022-10-04T06:00:26+11:00

Gender, doping and contact sports at Canberra sport law event: May 23, 2018

Professor Jack Anderson will be discussing key sport law issues at the AIS on Wednesday 23 May 2018. Come along to hear Jack speak on: The wider definition of integrity Gender - the IAAF regulations and governance of women’s sport Doping - the WADA code, team/institutional doping and genetic doping Future of contact sports -

Gender, doping and contact sports at Canberra sport law event: May 23, 20182022-10-04T06:00:43+11:00

Invitation to Canberra sports law event: May 23, 2018.

Do you work or volunteer in sport – as a board member, CEO, member protection information officer, development officer, high-performance staff, referee, coach or as a tribunal member? You are invited to hear the latest in sports law in the area of cheating and integrity, gender definitions, gambling, the digital space as they apply to

Invitation to Canberra sports law event: May 23, 2018.2022-10-04T06:00:36+11:00

Is there a governance crisis in Australian sport?

Both Allistar Twigg and Catherine Ordway are featured in an article published recently in World Sports Advocate discussing whether there is a governance crisis in Australian sport. Allistar commented on criticisms of governance voiced against the Football Federation Australia. Catherine gave her strong views on where Australia goes from here. You can read more of

Is there a governance crisis in Australian sport?2018-04-20T04:02:23+10:00

SHG are proudly supporting the Mill House Accelerator Social Ventures

Starting a business is always profoundly exciting and exhausting! There are so many critical things that you want to get right. Having guidance, support and strong professional relationships can take a business from an idea to a successful startup. The Mill House is a social enterprise accelerator based in Canberra and supports businesses focused on

SHG are proudly supporting the Mill House Accelerator Social Ventures2018-04-12T00:43:57+10:00

Snedden Hall & Gallop lawyers support Canberra United FC in 2017-18 Season

Once again, Allistar Twigg and the sports law team at Snedden Hall & Gallop is delighted to support the Canberra United football team in the 2017-18 season. We are proud to be the ‘preferred lawyers’ for Capital Football. Our Sports Law team has assisted Capital Football with a wide range of advice from privacy issues to

Snedden Hall & Gallop lawyers support Canberra United FC in 2017-18 Season2017-11-24T01:59:17+11:00

By excluding Hannah Mouncey, the AFL’s inclusion policy has failed a key test

AFL’s announcement of Hannah Mouncey’s ineligibility has caused a massive backlash in the media. Snedden Hall & Gallop’s Sport Law team of Allistar Twigg and Catherine Ordway have authored an article on The Conversation discussing the decision to exclude Mouncey, anti-discrimination law and the AFL’s public position on diversity and inclusivity. In this developing story,

By excluding Hannah Mouncey, the AFL’s inclusion policy has failed a key test2017-10-20T02:38:56+11:00

Andrew Forrest and the new indo-pacific rugby championship

Allistar Twigg, Lawyer with Snedden Hall & Gallop, is featured in an article in World Sports Advocate discussing the announcement by billionaire Andrew Forrest of plans to set up a new Indo-Pacific Rugby Championship. In this developing story, Allistar discusses the proposed tournament's potential as a pathway competition. You can find out more about the

Andrew Forrest and the new indo-pacific rugby championship2017-09-19T01:39:53+10:00

Making vehicle owners liable for all car v bike collision personal injuries

A number of recent articles have revived the discussion about making motor vehicle owners liable for personal injury compensation arising out of accidents involving 'vulnerable road users' such as bicyclists and pedestrians. Allistar Twigg, Sport Lawyer with Snedden Hall & Gallop, explains what this change could mean. The proposed legislation The proposed legislation would make

Making vehicle owners liable for all car v bike collision personal injuries2017-08-16T01:35:57+10:00

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