The Australian Olympic Committee amended its constitution at its annual general meeting on Saturday to ensure there's a permanent Indigenous representation on the AOC Athletes' Commission. These members may be elected by athletes competing at a Summer or Winter Games — or directly appointed by the AOC Executive following advice from the AOC Indigenous Advisory Committee, if no Indigenous athletes …
The Australian Olympic Committee amended its constitution at its annual general meeting on Saturday to ensure there was a permanent Indigenous representation on the AOC Athletes’ Commission. AOC President John Coates said the AOC’s commitment to reconciliation had gained significant momentum since the Constitution was amended in 2015 to recognize the heritage, culture and history of Australia’s first peoples and …