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INDUSTRY NEWS They must act as role models by ensuring that that club memberships are provided without discrimination,” she said. Golf Australia CEO Stephen Pitt thanked the Commission and Golf Victoria for their work in producing such an important publication. “We encourage all clubs to carefully review the guide and consider if their current practices are compliant,” Pitt said. “The feedback we have had already from clubs is that it will add significantly to the golf industry’s understanding of its legal obligations regarding equal opportunity.” Chief Executive of the R&A Martin Slumbers commended Golf Victoria and Golf Australia for taking the initiative to provide such useful guidance on discrimination and equal opportunities legislation to their member clubs. “Golf – like all sports – has a duty to ensure that those joining clubs are treated equally and do not suffer discrimination on grounds including gender, race, religion or nationality,” he said. “It is important for clubs to understand their responsibilities under equal opportunities legislation and ensure their policies and procedures are fully compliant.” Golf clubs and members can download the report here, and are invited to visit the Commission’s website or call 1300 292 153 for free information and tools to prevent unlawful discrimination. MAKING GOLF TRAVEL SIMPLE Hit the Sweet Spot with your next hire! We offer the latest-to-market clubs from leading brands – Callaway and TaylorMade – for hire on your next golfing holiday in Australia. Our sets cater for all levels of golfer, whether it be someone playing from scratch or someone just starting out. ALSO SERVICING CORPORATE DAYS We can fulfil either: • Complete corporate day hire set needs, or • Assist in adding any required sets on top of corporate day set offering (if club already has premium sets) W // www.tssclubhire.com E // [email protected] Luke Cerra (Director): 0418 331 643 Luke Santamaria (Director): 0423 048 379 CONNECT WITH US