A new report from the University of Otago recommends New Zealand’s sporting bodies should adopt a zero tolerance policy for homophobic abuse and other discriminatory behaviour. The report reviewed how six of the major national sporting bodies are dealing with inclusion and change policies in regards to homophobic abuse. The six organisations were New Zealand Rugby, Netball New Zealand, Hockey New Zealand, New Zealand Rugby League, New Zealand Football and New Zealand Cricket. Dr Shaw said there should be no tolerance for homophobic slurs used in derogatory ways or for physical bullying because of it. The report also recommended sporting bodies draw on work done by organisations in other countries.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 27, 2016 17:09 UTC