Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds are aware of the further allegations regarding club culture by former player Remi Kamo.
An independent investigator appointed by Netball Australia into the original complaint by Remi has been concluded, deeming the allegations unsubstantiated with a finding that no further action needs to be taken.
Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds, in accordance with due process and Netball Australia’s integrity policies, cooperated fully with the independent investigator throughout the matter.
Whilst there have been calls for the independent investigators report to be released, Netball Queensland notes that all respondents to the independent investigation were promised confidentiality. Further, upholding confidentially is a fundamental principle for people to participate in a process involving the Netball Integrity Policy Framework.
Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds reject suggestions the organisation is an unsafe workplace as well as labelling the 2024 Firebirds a “toxic” organisation.
Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds further reject the new accusations by Remi that players in 2023 who spoke up about the culture were not re-contracted in 2024. It is unfortunate that Remi chooses to continue to make unsubstantiated claims about the club, its athletes and staff.
As is normal with any professional sporting team, the playing roster for the next season and beyond is reviewed throughout the current season. The ultimate goal of list management decisions, as with all clubs, is sustained on court success. This has and will continue to be the basis of all recruitment decisions.
We acknowledge that communication to athletes not receiving a contract is difficult to receive. Players affected by any changes are notified in a timely manner of the club’s directions to enable agents to help their clients seek new opportunities.
Players, coaches and support staff at the Firebirds are well supported with access to a psychologist and an Athlete and Wellbeing Manager. The organisation encourages any employee with concerns or issues about their working environment to bring those matters to attention and are supported to do this through a range of guidelines, policies and frameworks.
We take seriously our position as custodians of netball in Queensland and embrace our responsibility to promote inclusion, gender equality and diversity.
All Firebirds are welcome back to the club to reconnect and celebrate the club’s history and special milestones and this is done both informally and formally through formal club events such as the Fifth Quarter.
Our first Reconciliation Action Plan launched in April 2022, and our second launched in March 2024, has formalised our commitment to reconciliation by embedding a framework to turn our intentions into practical, meaningful actions and outcomes. We were proud to be named 2025 Sporting Organisation of the Year at the Pride in Sport Awards earlier this month. Both achievements reinforcing our commitment to a positive, safe and inclusive organisation.
The Queensland Firebirds are off to a great start to the Suncorp Super Netball Season. We wish Remi the best for her inaugural season at The Stars.
Netball Queensland and Queensland Firebirds staff and athletes will make no further comments on these matters.
