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Catherine ORDWAY is an Associate Professor in Sport & Exercise Science at the University of Canberra, specializing in sports integrity, anti-doping policy, and governance. She lectures in Sports Integrity, Ethics & Law, and Leadership in Sport at both undergraduate and masters levels. Her PhD focused on anti-corruption strategies in sport, awarded in 2019. She is a Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne, teaching in their Law program. Her expertise spans international anti-doping administration, having consulted on major events like the Rio 2016 and Budapest 2024 Olympic bids. She serves on global bodies including WADA’s Social Science Expert Advisory Group and the UNODC Anti-Corruption Academics Initiative.
Education: Catherine holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Law (LLB) and Juris (BA(Jur)) from the University of Adelaide (1991-1993). She also earned a Graduate Diploma in Investigations Management (Policing). Her career includes legal roles with the Australian Olympic Committee and extensive international advisory work on sport integrity, gender equality, and anti-corruption.
Research interests center on sports integrity, anti-doping policies, gender equality reforms in sport (e.g., FIFA governance), and ethical leadership. She has published widely on these topics and contributes to the Australian Sports Commission’s Clearinghouse. Notable awards include the Edna Ryan Award (2016) for promoting women in sport.
Her advisory roles include the International Cricket Council’s Independent Review Board, the National Sports Tribunal, and the Asian Racing Federation’s Anti-Illegal Betting Council. She has led projects like ‘Athlete Experience in Anti-Doping’ and ‘Sport Organizations’ Response to Integrity Threats’, focusing on mitigation strategies at national and local levels.
Labs/Teams: Catherine collaborates with global networks such as the UNODC’s Education for Justice group and the International Sports Law Journal editorial board. She co-authored the UNODC Gender Ethics Module and advises on sport integrity frameworks for organizations like the UN and Australian government.
