Category: Australian Institute of Sport
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Who Were the Former ASC CEO’s and AIS Director’s? Do Their Backgrounds Provide Insights Into Experience and Qualities of Required for 2022 ASC and AIS Leadership Positions.
By Greg Blood Two important and critical Australian Government sport leadership positions – Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and Director of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) – have recently been advertised. It is worth reflecting on the previous occupants of these critical positions and their background prior to their appointment.…
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The Australian Sports Commission and its political struggles: John Brown and Bob Hawke introduce a new era in Australian sport policy
History of Australian Sports Policy Series: Part 12 By Greg Hartung AO The genesis of the Australian Sports Commission had its roots in the Australian Labor Party’s sports policy released during the 1983 Australian Federal election campaign. The John Brown Influence John Brown was elected to the marginal Labor Sydney seat of Parramatta in 1977…
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Sport and the Ministerial Revolving Door:the Ebbs and Flows of Sport Policy and Politicians -and the Confederation of Australian Sport Makes its Presence Felt.
History of Australian Sport Policy Series: Part 9 By Greg Hartung AO Ministerial “gallery” Bob Ellicott left the portfolio on 17 February 1981 after serving for two years and 74 days. Even after he left, he retained a keen interest in the future of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). Post Ellicott, the sport portfolio,…
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Our Sport System Shapes Up: Politics, Programs and Progress – Tracking the Evolution of Australian Sport Policy
History of Australian Sport Series: Part 7 By Greg Hartung AO Mixed Fortunes The deliberations of the Australian Sports Council through the 1970s and the developmental work of the Department under Minister Stewart defined the core elements of what was emerging as the Australian sports system. Our sporting organisation architecture and program delivery was taking…
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Australian Paralympic Mob at Tokyo 2020: Review of Performances, Funding and Contribution to Sport and Society
By Greg Blood Australian Paralympic Mob’s successful but extremely challenging Tokyo campaign has finished. Their journeys were well told by the media during the Games. It is worthwhile reflecting on their performances, funding and future development. In a previous article, I outlined the Australian Government’s contribution to Tokyo 2020 Australian Olympic and Paralympic Teams. Funding…
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The Golden Oldies: Champions of Emerging Sports Policy
History of Australian Sport Policy Series: Part 2 By Greg Hartung AO Preamble Many people – many of them barely remembered — have had a profound influence on the evolution of Australian sports policy. It is important that we are reminded not only of who these people are, but also of the debates and arguments they…
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History of National Sports Facilities in Canberra
By Greg Blood An abridged version was published in the Canberra Times, 24 July 2021. The current stalemate between the Commonwealth Government and the ACT Government regarding the future of Canberra Stadium and the AIS Arena reinforces the historical influence of the Commonwealth Government on the development of major sports facilities in Canberra. The development…
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Reflections on the Role and Objectives of the Australian Sports Commission
By Ron Harvey CVO AM Recently I have reflected on three issues related to the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) – the role of statutory authorities particularly the ASC, its role in sport and the importance of grassroots sport and athlete pathways. My reflections come from being former ASC CEO, AIS Director and Consul-General to the…
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Australian Government’s Contribution to Australian Olympic and Paralympic Teams at Tokyo 2021 through the AIS
By Greg Blood With the upcoming Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, it is worthwhile examining the contribution of the Australian Government through the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to Australian Olympic and Paralympic team preparation from 2016 to 2021. These teams have also been supported by Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia, state institute/academies of sport, national…
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Reflections on the 2021/22 Commonwealth Government Budget for Sport
By Greg Blood ASC Budget Accountability Up until 2015/16 Commonwealth Government budget, the public had some idea about the division of Australian Sports Commission (or Sport Australia) funding between high performance and participation/sports organisations management. Budget papers stated appropriations for two ASC outcomes: Outcome 1 – Improved participation in structured physical activity, particularly organised sport,…
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