How past athlete abuse claims sparked a new push for AIS oversight Anonymous letter sparks calls for independent review of AIS. The Canberra Times · Sep 23
'Big marker': Perkins warns on Brisbane Olympic sports Australian Sports Commission boss Kieren Perkins says the Olympics faces a big moment around decisions on the program for the Brisbane Games. AAP · Sep 7
Parliament House lights up green and gold for the Paris Paralympics The lights were on until midnight Wednesday The Canberra Times · Aug 28, 2024
'On merit': Albanese weighs in on new Bruce stadium, AIS land plan The PM has signalled his intent to invest in the capital. The Canberra Times · May 10, 2024
Teens stepping up to fill umpiring gap, Australian Sports Commission says More than one million people in Australia volunteer in sports as an official and almost 15 per cent are teenagers, according to the Australian Sports Commission. ABC News · Apr 30, 2023
Ten of the most influential women in Australian sport ahead of International Women's Day From federal ministers to elite athletes to influential journalists, here's a list of the women who shape the Australian sporting landscape. ABC News · Mar 7, 2023
Australian Sports Commission facing sex abuse lawsuit A high-performance para-athlete is suing the Australian Sports Commission for allegedly failing to act against sex abuse claims while she was at the AIS. AAP · Feb 14, 2023
'Not in the business of charity': Perkins swats away calls for stadium land release The AIS and sports commission boss says carving up land at the AIS doesn't make sense. The Canberra Times · Dec 16, 2022
LIV chief Greg Norman slammed by Olympic champion and urged to “stop and listen” Greg Norman has come under more criticism over the breakaway LIV Golf circuit and former Olympic champion and Australian Sports Commission CEO Kieran Perkins has now pointed the finger Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022
Opportunity beckons for Australian sport Australian Sports Commission CEO Kieren Perkins says a 10-year window of major events is a chance to set the nation up for long-term success. AAP · Oct 4, 2022
Over 300 casual staff were underpaid by the Australian Sports Commission in 2020, staff entitlement review finds A review into staff entitlements reveals 377 casual staff were underpaid in September 2020. The Australian Sports Commission says 315 have since received the outstanding funds. ABC News · Sep 10, 2022
There are plenty of pathways for women to become leaders in sport, but are they working? While participation rates of women and girls in sport steadily grows, are women in leadership positions keeping pace? ABC News · Jun 11, 2022