The CEOs of Australia’s leading sports organisations have committed to ensuring elite female athletes are paid the same as their male counterparts.
The Male Champions of Change Pathway to Pay Equality report outlines a systemic approach to achieve equal pay for male and female sports stars involving codes, sponsors and governments.
Male Champions of Change convener and UN special rapporteur Elizabeth Broderick says pay equality in sport will send a strong message to the broader society.
Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts says pay equality is synonymous with the Australian notion of "a fair go".