Professional Combat Sports Commission

Combat sports are enjoying growth throughout Western Australia, with fight promotions featuring boxing, muaythai, MMA (mixed martial arts) and kickboxing bouts being held regularly in the metropolitan area.

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Female boxer training Currently, these sports are regulated by the Professional Combat Sports Act 1987 and the Professional Combat Sports Regulations 2004, which are administered by the Professional Combat Sports Commission (PCSC) of WA.

All contestants and industry participants (promoters, managers, trainers, referees, judges and others) are required to register with the PCSC on an annual basis, ensuring that professional contests within Western Australia are run to a high standard and that all participants are qualified and suitably experienced.

Promoters are required to have a full understanding of their obligations as outlined in the Permit Conditions and the Professional Combat Sports Act 1987. They must also apply for a Promotion Permit for every event they hold in Western Australia (which can be downloaded from the forms and fees page).

Professional Combat Sports Commission
C/- Department of Sport and Recreation
246 Vincent Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007
PO Box 329, LEEDERVILLE WA 6903
Telephone (08) 9492 9700
Facsimile (08) 9492 9711
Email the Commission

Professional Combat Sports Amendment Act 2011

The Professional Combat Sports Amendment Bill 2009 was passed by Parliament in October 2011. This new legislation establishes broader regulatory coverage of combat sports in WA and ensures that all combat sports contestants enjoy the same level of health and safety controls that have been enjoyed by professional contestants under the Professional Combat Sports Act 1987.

The new legislation will come into effect on 1 July 2012 and the Department of Sport and Recreation and the Professional Combat Sports Commission will work with the industry to ensure that all parties are educated, informed and supported through the transitional phase leading up to the July 2012 roll out.

The consultation period is now open and industry feedback is sort on the new legislation which will be considered by the PCSC when developing regulations and exemptions to support the legislation. Copies of the Professional Combat Sports Amendment Act 2011 and the Explanatory Memorandum can be downloaded below.

Feedback can be provided via written submissions by downloading the written submission or via an online survey. Please note that responses for written submissions and online surveys must be received by close of business 6 February 2012.

Following this initial consultation draft regulations will be written and presented to the industry. Feedback will be sort on these draft regulations through industry seminars and workshops held in late February 2012. Should you have any queries regarding the legislation or the consultation process please contact Greg McGuire at the Department of Sport and Recreation on 9492 9746 or via email at combatsport@dsr.wa.gov.au.