Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR)
If you live in the ACT but perform the activities of a Controlled Sports Official or Contestant in another state or territory or are a Controlled Sports Promoter in any state or territory, you may be eligible for the Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR) Scheme. Automatic Mutual Recognition (act.gov.au)
AMR allows workers who hold an occupational registration or licence in one Australian state or territory to work in other Australian states or territories without needing to pay additional fees or apply for a separate registration.
To use AMR in the ACT you will need to set up an ACT Digital Account and notify the ACT Government of your intent to carry out your occupation in the ACT via this form.
If you live in NSW, VIC, WA or SA and hold a contestant or official registration you do not need to rely on the Automatic Mutual Recognition Scheme to work in the ACT. Your licence is automatically recognised under the Controlled Sports Act 2019. There is more information here, Registration for Officials and Contestants - Sport and Recreation (act.gov.au)
If you are not eligible or don’t wish to apply for the AMR Scheme but still wish to work in the ACT, you may need to register and pay a fee in the ACT. Further information can be found here.
The following describes the classes of licence covered by a Controlled Sports Official or Contestant registration, the scope of activities they can provide and the Public Protection Requirements they must follow in the ACT.
The Public Protection Requirements that apply (to a Promoter only, for Registered Events) are:
- Public Liability - minimum $20 million,
- Professional Indemnity - minimum $5 million (covering promoter and officials),
- Workers’ compensation.
Licence Class | Scope of Activity | PPR apply | WWVP required |
Promoter | The person who conducts the event | Yes | No |
Judge | A person who decides the points scored by each contestant in a controlled sports event | No | No |
Manager | A person who represents the interests of a contestant at, and directs or controls the contestant in relation to, a controlled sports event. | No | No |
Match Maker | A person who acts on behalf of a promoter to arrange matches at a controlled sports event between particular contestants | No | No |
Medical Practitioner | A person registered in the capacity of medical practitioner to perform the duties prescribed in section 57. | No | No |
Referee | A person who enforces the rules relating to a controlled sport during a controlled sports event | No | No |
Second | A person who assists— (a) a trainer in the training or instruction of a contestant; and (b) a contestant as advised by a trainer | No | No |
Timekeeper | A person who regulates the number and length of rounds, and the interval between rounds, of the event | No | No |
Trainer | A person who— (a) supervises the training or instruction of a contestant; and (b) accompanies a contestant into or onto an event area to give advice or assistance during a controlled sports event | No | No |
Contestant | Person who participates in a registered sport event as a contestant | No | No |
Important: An ACT Controlled Sports event application must be completed by a Promoter and lodged with the Controlled Sports Registrar at least 28 working days before a registerable event.
A non-registerable event must be notified to the Controlled Sports Registrar at least 28 working days prior to the event.