An independent body to strengthen and protect the integrity of the sport and recreation system is to be established.
“There have been a number of reports over the years into various sports where the athletes, from elite level to grassroots, have been let down by the system in one way or another.
“Protecting and enhancing integrity in sport and recreation is a key priority for me as Sport and Recreation Minister, and this new entity is a step in the right direction,” Grant Robertson said.
The aim is CLEAN SPORT .. high standards and codes for athletes & sports integrity.
This New standalone integrity entity for sport will be Government FUNDED but INDEPENDENT of Government.
There is a strong message here for The New Police Minister Chris Hipkins that an INDEPENDENT 'ENTITY' is still needed for FIREARMS LICENSING - and is achievable - as recommended by the Royal Commission Of Inquiry into the Christchurch Mosque Massacre.
"We need to get serious about the causes of crime, as much as we are about punishing after the fact," Hipkins said.
YEAH RIGHT .."
- So it is important that 'SPORT' is controlled by an independent Entity .. But FIREARMS LICENSING is to be left with an under resourced and overworked Government Police Service that has already shown itself to be incapable of performing this duty in a dependable, unbiased and secure manner. - Ignoring the Royal Commission's specific recommendations.
Marty K.
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