Sports Law and Concussion with Dr Eric Windholz

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Welcome to Episode 26 of Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast! We are honoured to introduce Dr Eric Windholz, a leading expert in regulatory theory practice and sports law.
Dr Windholz has made significant contributions to academic literature with numerous publications in esteemed journals and substantial involvement in various books and chapters. Currently holding the position of senior lecturer at Monash University's Faculty of Law, Dr. Windholz also holds notable roles, including serving on the Editorial Board for the Australia New Zealand Sports Law Journal and as a Committee Member for the Law Institute of Victoria Sports Law Committee.
Join us as Dr. Windholz explores complex topics such as athlete coverage, workers' compensation in sports, and clarifies the differences between class actions and individual lawsuits.

- Introduction

- Dr Eric Windholdz (1:18)

- How Athletes are Insured (3:05)

- Why don’t professional Athletes get Workers Compensation? (6:20)

- Who is responsible for the player…. The clubs or Governing Sports Organisation? (9:00)

- Class action vs Individual litigation across the codes (11:40)

- Why seek class or individual action against a governing body? (14:15)

- How will litigation work across states and the country as a whole in Australia? (15:44)

- How can professional sports implement a possible workers compensation (16:50)

- Equestrian and Horse Ride (23:35)

- Recap on Occupational Health and Saftey (25:13)

- Where to find Dr Windholz (26:47)

*(Apologies Audio for 10seconds at the 23:35 to 23:45 minute mark is patchy)

Dr Eric Windholz:

- https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/eric-windholz

- [e-mail]

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