The final report, Change the Routine, made 12 recommendations for adoption at all levels of the sport, including the need to: • transform coaching practices and education, including regarding negative weight management practices and body shaming • ensure all matters regarding child abuse and neglect, misconduct, bullying, sexual harassment and assault are investigated externally of the sport • encourage and promote athlete empowerment and participation. Commissioner Jenkins launched the report alongside the President of the Gymnastics Australia Board, Ben Heap, in May 2021. Gymnastics Australia welcomed the report and committed to working closely with state and territory associations, clubs, the athlete community, and Sport Integrity Australia to implement all 12 recommendations: ‘Gymnastics Australia thanks the Australian Human Rights Commission for its considered findings and will adopt all 12 recommendations contained in the report … We will regularly and transparently update the community on our progress.’ —Gymnastics Australia, May 2021 Gymnastics Australia also issued an unreserved apology to all athletes and family members who experienced any form of abuse participating in the sport. The report received widespread media coverage and contributed to broader discussions about the treatment of athletes across all sporting codes throughout Australia. Racial Equality Review in Basketball Australia During the reporting period, the Commission was also commissioned by Basketball Australia to undertake a review into racial equality in the sport at a national level. The review was requested against the backdrop of global protests and calls for racial justice through the Black Lives Matter movement. Through the review, the Commission again used a participatory approach to engage with current and former national players and their families, coaches, administrators and Basketball Australia staff, through interviews, focus groups and written submissions. Drawing on this engagement, and a desktop audit of Basketball Australia’s relevant policies and procedures, the Commission made 12 recommendations for action and reform under three key focus areas. These were: leadership and governance; cultural safety and inclusion; and pathways for progression. The final report was launched online in March 2021 with Basketball Australia CEO commenting on the impact of the report for the organisation, stating: 66 Australian Human Rights Commission Annual Report 2020–2021

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