Inside Sports Law

Part 1: Football Australia's introduction of a Domestic Transfer System

September 30, 2021

The Tokyo Olympics have provided a stark reminder of just how much Australians enjoy watching their football teams thrive. From the Olyroos promising 2-0 win over Argentina, to Sam Kerr’s strike that revived the Matildas medal hopes in the dying stages of their quarter-final win against Great Britain, fans across the country watched hoping that our teams could match it with the world’s best. How can Australian soccer (football) take that next step to not just be the challenger on the world stage, but actually be a competitor?

Inside Brexit

The end of the Brexit implementation period: Implications for pensions

January 12, 2021

At 11pm on December 31, 2020 the Brexit implementation period ended and the last-minute trade deal agreed by UK and EU negotiators took effect through the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).

Inside Brexit

The EU- UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Implications for employment and immigration

January 05, 2021

On December 31 the UK parliament implemented the European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020.

Inside Brexit

Immigration after Brexit

December 19, 2020

Free movement of people from the EU to the UK and vice versa is scheduled to end at 11pm on December 31, 2020.

Inside Sports Law

Professional cyclist held not to be an employee or a worker

July 17, 2020

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) concluded that a professional cyclist was not an employee or a worker of the British Cycling Federation.