Guidelines for the inclusion of transgender and gender diverse people in sport Sport Australia has joined forces with the diverse people, and the operation of relevant Australian Human Rights Commission anti-discrimination laws, while also protecting and the Coalition of Major Professional the health and safety of all players. and Participation Sports to launch new guidelines for the inclusion of transgender In addressing any concerns about player health, and gender diverse people in sport. safety and wellbeing, sporting organisations should have regard to the relevant laws, rules, The guidelines are important reading for regulations, policies and practices for their community sports and a significant step sport. forward in addressing issues that many sports find challenging. To download you copy of the guidelines go to https://www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work/lgbti/ The guidelines provide: publications/guidelines-inclusion-transgender- and-gender-diverse-people-sport-2019 •information about the operation of the federal Sex Discrimination Act 1984, and •practical guidance for promoting inclusion in line with fundamental human rights-based principles In 2015, the Commission published a report based on consultations with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities. Those surveyed raised concerns about the lack of participation of transgender and gender diverse people in sport. Sporting organisations have identified the need for national guidance on how they can be inclusive of transgender and gender Play by the Rules Magazine Issue 29 05