Commissioners 

The Commission consists of nine members who are appointed by the Minister for Sport and Recreation.

These members include:

• One person who is appointed Chairperson.
• A member who represents contestants in the sport of boxing.
• A member with industry knowledge of the sport of boxing.
• A member who represents contestants in combat sports other than boxing.
• A member with knowledge of combat sports other than boxing.
• A member with knowledge of the combat sport known as Mixed Martial Arts.
• A member who is a medical practitioner with knowledge of combat sport injuries.
• A member appointed by the Commissioner of Police.
• A member who represents the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.

Jurisdiction 

Under the Combat Sports Act 1987, the Commission has the capacity to register contestants and industry participants, enforce health and safety guidelines, issue permits for contests and issue fines for breaches of the law and/or permit conditions. Recent amendments to the combat sport legislation have extended the Commission's jurisdiction to amateur contests and these provisions came into force on 1 March 2013.

Although the Commission has the power to cause change and requires participants to adhere to certain practices and procedures, it is the intent of the Commission to work with the industry and its' participants in a cooperative partnership for the benefit of everyone involved in the Western Australia's combat sports industry.

Legislation, regulations and laws

Combat sports are regulated by the Combat Sports Act 1987 and the Combat Sports Regulations 2004, which are administered by the Combat Sports Commission.

The laws have changed and as of 1 March 2013 new provisions came into effect extending the coverage of the Combat Sports Act 1987 to include both professional and amateur combat sports.

Under this amended legislation all professional and amateur contestants and industry participants (promoters, managers, trainers, referees, judges and timekeepers) are required to register with the Commission. These changes are aimed at safeguarding the health of contestants, reducing the potential for the transmission of blood borne diseases and ensuring that contests within Western Australia are run to a high standard.