3 | Human rights risks and challenges • Sport New Zealand resources and online training in relation to safeguarding children • the development of a child-friendly guide to accompany the Australian Government’s National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse (20212030). In Aotearoa New Zealand, ‘core children’s workers’ of government funded entities are required by the Children’s Act 2014 (New Zealand) to undergo police checks before engaging in work with children, however sports volunteers are not (although it is recommended). Some sports organisations may require criminal history checks for volunteers, but many do not, with barriers including cost and privacy concerns.75 32 Sport New Zealand has now released guidelines76 that recommend the best practice is to engage a police check for any person who has regular contact with children or young people, whether a coach, manager, supervisor or volunteer, someone who drives children to activities or events, and anyone responsible for overnight trips away. However, these guidelines and recommendations are not enforceable by law.77 In Australia, laws that require Working with Children Checks are regulated by states and territories and vary accordingly. Stakeholders commented on challenges arising in relation to complexities and the lack of regulatory harmonisation in this area. According to the PFA submission, since 1991, 86 players under the age of 18 have participated in a FIFA Women’s World Cup. Additionally, it is expected that children will participate in the tournament as: • spectators • members of workers’ families both prior to and during the competition, as participants in Fanfests and