Sport Integrity Australia to create major events taskforce

The initiative aims to strengthen coordination among sporting codes, law enforcement and wagering companies to safeguard the sports industry from offshore wagering and organised crime.

Australia.- Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) is to establish a major events taskforce ahead of an upcoming host of international sports events, including the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup and the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games. The aim is to strengthen coordination among sporting codes, law enforcement and wagering companies to safeguard the sports industry from offshore wagering and organised crime.

James Moller, SIA’s head of strategy and international policy, said: “You could have athletes arriving in one state, gambling happening in another, and the sports betting environment is truly global,” Moller said. “It’s about getting the right intelligence to the right stakeholders quickly, especially with the tight timeframes of major events.”

The initiative follows a Victoria Police summit on Tuesday that featured a keynote from former cricketer Lou Vincent, who was banned in 2014 for match-fixing. Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Cindy Millen said: “Mitigating the risk of infiltration by organised crime requires collaboration across all our partners, both domestically and internationally.”

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The initiative aims to strengthen coordination among sporting codes, law enforcement and wagering companies to safeguard the sports industry from offshore wagering and organised crime. Australia.- Sport Integrity Australia (SIA)…