The Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board (Board) regulates professional boxing and combat sports in Victoria on behalf of the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events and is established under the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act 1985. The functions of the Board as stated in the Act include: to advise the Minister on all matters relating to professional contests, and to exercise the powers, duties and functions conferred on the board by or under the Act; and to supervise the conduct of weigh ins and promotions. The Board's primary purpose is to promote safety, reduce the risk of malpractice and uphold industry integrity. It does this through: Issuing permits for promotions. Supervising weigh-ins, promotions and exhibitions. Assessing all applications for contestant registrations and officials' licences. Assessing all proposed match-ups. Appointing judges, referees and timekeepers to promotions. Enforcing rules, requirements and conditions of all registration and licence holders. Continuous assessment of the emerging scientific and medical evidence and applying best practice approaches to promote contestant safety. The Board is supported by a Medical Advisory Sub-Committee that provides an important advisory mechanism to support the Board in its consideration and implementation of measures to enhance contestant safety. Participation on the Board subcommittees may be expected as part of appointment.The PBCS Board consists of not less than five members and not more than seven members, one of whom is appointed as the Chairperson and one who is a police officer. There are currently six sitting Members.
