29 March 2018
Australian Sports Commission Chair John Wylie, the ASC Board and CEO Kate Palmer make the following statement in relation to events of this week involving the Australian men’s cricket team.
“The ASC is pleased Cricket Australia has taken decisive action to reinforce its commitment to the values of fair play and integrity.
“This week has seen a strong reaffirmation of the importance all Australians attach to these values. This is a great sign for the future of sport in our country.
“We expect the cricketers involved will reflect on the community reaction to these events, will act to uphold the highest standards of integrity in sport in the future, and should be given the opportunity in due course to demonstrate that to the public.
“The ASC looks forward to the independent review into the conduct and culture of the men’s national cricket team. This is a positive opportunity to improve the culture of the team for the benefit of Australian cricket. The tone and example set by the team is important not only to Australian sport but also to our international reputation.”