FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 4 - Caught on Camera

McLachlan says joint CBAs would 'make sense'

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan wants the men's and women's collective bargaining agreements done by the time he leaves in April.

AAP · Jan 31, 2023

Federal govt baulks at AFL stadium deal

Federal sports minister Anika Wells supports Tasmania's bid for AFL entry but has questioned the league's requirement for a new stadium to be built in Hobart.

AAP · Dec 17, 2022

AFL won't change Brownlow voting process

The AFL will not alter its Brownlow Medal voting procedure, despite calls for it to be taken out of the hands of umpires after this year's betting scandal.

AAP · Dec 15, 2022

Indigenous families give AFL ultimatum

Four Indigenous families say they will take part in an investigation into racism at Hawthorn if the AFL admits to its own failings on the subject.

AAP · Nov 4, 2022

Woman at centre of Hawthorn racism review will not participate in AFL investigation, 'refusing to consent to silencing tactics'

The lawyer for a woman at the centre of the Hawthorn cultural safety review says his client will not participate in the AFL's investigation, saying she is "refusing to consent to the silencing tactics of the AFL".

ABC News · Nov 1, 2022

Hawthorn review could go ahead without First Nations families' participation, lawyer says

The lawyer representing a First Nations family who allege mistreatment by Hawthorn, says their "traumatised" clients may not participate in the AFL's independent investigation.

ABC News · Oct 20, 2022

AFL releases terms of reference for investigation into Hawthorn's treatment of Indigenous players and families

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says the investigation into Hawthorn's treatment of Indigenous players and their families must give "due process and natural justice to those who have made claims and those against whom allegations have been made".

ABC News · Oct 20, 2022

AFL releases Hawthorn racism inquiry terms

The AFL has given a projected December finish for the investigation into racism allegations at Hawthorn, with mediation included if needed.

AAP · Oct 20, 2022

Gillon McLachlan hopes families of First Nations players will take part in Hawthorn racism review

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says there is no guarantee the complainants in the Hawthorn cultural review would participate in the external investigation.

ABC News · Oct 5, 2022

Judge, jury and executioner — the AFL's iron grip authority is being challenged

External pressure is rising on the AFL after the abuse allegations levelled against Hawthorn, writes Tracey Holmes, with the Federal Government watching developments closely.

ABC News · Oct 1, 2022